And Away... by Bob Mortimer — memoir, 352 pages

And Away... is Bob Mortimer’s memoir, tracing his life from childhood in Middlesbrough and early misadventures to his meeting with Vic Reeves and later television work. The listing frames the book around humour, family loss and a heart condition that prompted reflection.

At a glance

Mortimer recounts childhood, training as a solicitor, meeting Vic Reeves and his path into comedy.
The narrative includes both comic misadventures and personal subjects such as the loss of his father and a serious heart condition.
The supplied description calls this his full life story, while noting that some stories include a few lies for comic effect.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines comic stories with more personal and emotionally weighty material.
Covers Mortimer’s path from Middlesbrough and legal work to comedy and television.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Gallery UK
Publication date	26 May 2022
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
ISBN-10	1398505323
ISBN-13	978-1398505322

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	330.2 x 2.2 x 502.92 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing says the book comes in green, blue or orange cover designs assigned at random, so a particular colour cannot be requested. The listed dimensions, 330.2 x 2.2 x 502.92 cm, appear inconsistent for a book and are not clarified in the supplied details. Check the physical size if it matters to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in Bob Mortimer’s life and career in comedy.
Those who enjoy memoirs that mix humour with family history and serious personal experiences.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a purely factual biography without comic embellishment, as the listing says a few lies are included for good measure.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 18,058 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the memoir as engaging and entertaining, appreciating its well-told stories, humour and blend of heartbreak with comedy. Readers also respond positively to Mortimer’s personality and the book’s readability. That fits the listing’s account of a life story combining comic episodes with more serious experiences, though feedback does not establish that every reader will enjoy the mix.

Positive themes

Customer feedback highlights engaging storytelling and humour.
Readers also praise the readable style and Mortimer’s personality.

Frequently asked questions

What is And Away... about?

The memoir follows Bob Mortimer’s life, from childhood and early misadventures through his work as a solicitor, meeting Vic Reeves and his comedy career.

Does the memoir include serious subjects?

Yes. The listing describes reflection prompted by a heart condition and refers to the loss of Mortimer’s father, alongside humorous stories.

Can I choose the cover colour?

No specific colour can be requested according to the listing. Green, blue and orange covers are assigned at random.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.