All Wrapped Up

by Larry Lamb, Paul Cox (Illustrator)

THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT NOVEL BY STAR OF STAGE AND SCREEN, LARRY LAMB

"One of the best." James Corden
"Speedy, sexy and amusingly truthful. I loved it." Celia Imrie
"An irresistible homage to the unsung heroes of filmmaking." Camilla BarnesAmidst political turmoil on a Caribbean Island, the first assistant director is determined to see his film through - if the chaos doesn't consume them first. Between managing an impossible lead actor, navigating power struggles on and off set, and a crew member vanishing under mysterious circumstances, the production is at risk of falling apart.

Blending sharp dialogue, rich behind-the-scenes detail, and the grit of a top-notch crew, All Wrapped Up is a compelling portrait of non-blockbuster filmmaking under fire -where the real battle isn't just on screen.

Informed by his years of experience in film and television, Larry Lamb gives an inside look at the industry; the trials, tribulations, and hard won successes of producing a piece of cinema.

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Larry Lamb is a well-known British actor and presenter with a career spanning several decades, best recognised for his acting roles in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" and the sitcom "Gavin & Stacey".

Larry published his critically acclaimed autobiography, Mummy's Boy in 2011.

All Wrapped Up is Larry's debut novel.

296 pages, Paperback

Published April 15, 2025

Reviews

[Emma Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Elizabeth Coulter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learnt a great deal about how TV shows and films are made. I loved learning about all the drama behind the scenes through this fictional telling of the making of an action film on a latin American island. It’s made me want to be a First AD!

[Rob Cook · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the last third but it took me a while to get into and in places, lack description, so it felt like I was just reading dialogue, which didn't help me get into the story. Having dabbled with working in the industry, it was an interesting take on a fiction novel.

[L.C. Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having seen a few reviews where people haven't rated it more than 3 I did wonder if it was purely because Larry Lamb is an actor and well we know they often get published off their name alone BUT this was actually good. I enjoyed learning all the filing lingo. Yes in parts it was a tad boring and a tad choppy but I think that is the nature of making films its not all excitement and go go go. Its often sitting around and waiting. I kept pushing on as I rate Larry as a good actor and honestly if you dont read the entire thing you'll miss the amazing end! It really got good like page turning good at the end. I liked the narration and could really hear his voice in that. Characters were good and some very funny bits. Would recommend just stick with it because its worth it.