Audrey Hepburn: A Biography (Hardcover)

• Category:  Books  »  Art Books  »  Popular Culture - General
• Format: Hardcover   Learn more about the Hardcover format using Tower WIKI.
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• ISBN: 0313359458
• WAPI (Tower ID): 112460001
• Release Date: December 30, 2008
• Average Customer Review: There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!
• Tower.com Sales Rank: #379584 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
• #7026 in Art Books (See Top 100 Art Books Bestsellers)
• #260 in Popular Culture - General (See Top 100 Popular Culture - General Bestsellers)

Browse more products related to "Audrey Hepburn: A Biography"

Browse more products related to "Martin Gitlin"

From the moment she appeared on the American silver screen as a runaway princess in Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn was beloved by critics and audiences alike. A graceful and diminutive presence onscreen, she breathed life into some of the most iconic film roles in Hollywood history. To study her life is to study American fashion and culture, especially classic films of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Her story also illuminates the experience of everyday people living in Europe during World War II, and the possibilities of modern-day activism as exemplified in her work for UNICEF in the 80s and early 90s. From her childhood activism in the Dutch resistance movement during World War II, to her extensive film career, her charity work for UNICEF, and her roles as a wife, mother, and fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn's place in American cultural history is brought to life for a new generation of readers. Featuring illustrations, a timeline of events, a selected bibliography, and an appendix of Hepburn's film, stage, and TV appearances, this volume will appeal to students of American studies, American history, film, and popular culture. With entertaining flair, this engaging biography explores the life and work of one of the most beloved actresses ever to grace the stage and screen. Readers will explore: BLThe German occupation of her hometown during World War II and her anti-Nazi resistance activities Her early stage roles and her discovery by French novelist Colette, who cast her in the stage production of Gigi Her status as fashion icon, down to the veto power over wardrobe in many of her films A behind-the-scenes look into the casting and filming of some of the most well-known films ever made, includingBreakfast at Tiffany's, Sabrina, and My Fair Lady Her intensive fundraising, lobbying, and travel for UNICEF, which continued until the year of her death

There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review!

• Great Deals on CDs under $9.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic Albums all for under $10! Great Music for Everyone's Tastes!

• Great Deals on DVDs under $12.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic DVDs all for under $13! Great Movies, TV and DVD Specials for Everyone's Tastes!

• Great Deals on Books under $14.99

  New Releases, Bestsellers and Classic Books all for under $15! Great Reads for Everyone's Tastes!