Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life by Karney, Robyn

Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life

"A sumptuously illustrated book which will delight idolaters of high fashion and movie stardom." --Times Literary Supplement...
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Author: Robyn Karney
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Language: English
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Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life by Karney, Robyn

Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life

$52.83

Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life

$52.83
Author: Robyn Karney
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"A sumptuously illustrated book which will delight idolaters of high fashion and movie stardom." --Times Literary Supplement

With 177 superb photographs, Audrey Hepburn is a sumptuous celebration of Hepburn as a beloved fashion icon and actress. Karney tells the story of Hepburn's life, from her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, through her early aspirations to become a ballet dancer, the instant and universal acclaim of her onscreen debut and her years as one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars, to her later life working among the poorest children of the Third World. Karney's book gives fans a rare view into the life of a beloved star.

Hepburn's acting career began after a series of minor revue and film roles in London. Hepburn was spotted by the writer Colette, who immediately cast her in the central role of a Broadway adaptation of her story, Gigi. Soon afterwards, Hepburn was offered a role alongside Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday, for which she collected an Oscar for Best Actress. The book highlights all her success that followed: she won the Tony Award for Best Actress for Ondine, captivated audiences as Natasha in War and Peace, and was highly praised for her brilliance in a serious role in The Nun's Story. Hepburn's style was perfection, and her clothes--many of them designed by Givenchy, who dressed her for Funny Face in 1957--placed her on the world's Best-Dressed Women list for several consecutive years. Her personality and sensuous yet untouchable beauty made her irresistible to the public. On Hepburn's death, Liz Taylor said, "God has a most beautiful new angel now that will know just what to do in heaven."

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Author: Robyn Karney
Publisher: Arcade Publishing
Published: 10/06/2015
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 11.40h x 8.90w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781628725650

About the Author
Robyn Karney's work in film includes writing and editing, film criticism, and film story consultancy. She is the editor of Who's Who in Hollywood.

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