One of the most remarkable memoirs ever written. One of the ten books - novels, memoirs and one very unusual biography - that make up our Matchbook Classics' series, a stunningly redesigned collection of some of the best loved titles on...

'Locked-in syndrome: paralysed from head to toe, the patient, his mind intact, is imprisoned inside his own body, unable to speak or move. In my case, blinking my left eyelid is my only means of communication.' von Bauby, Jean-Dominique

Anrührender Lebensbericht eines Sterbenden Ein Akt der Selbstbehauptung angesichts der totalen physischen Niederlage. Ein erschütterndes Selbstzeugnis, ein einzigartiges Stück Literatur und ein Buch, das Mut macht zum Leben. Er war 43...

In 1995, Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor-in-chief of French Elle, the father of two young childen, a 44-year-old man known and loved for his wit, his style, and his impassioned approach to life. By the end of the year he was also the...