From her captivating debut in Roman Holiday in 1953, Audrey Hepburn redefined notions of Hollywood elegance and sophistication. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates Audrey's popularity as an enduring icon, providing a unique insight into her career, personality and trademark style that still fascinate and captivates today. A detailed biography is accompanied by over 160 photographs, many reproduced for the first time and taken by some of the world's top photographers. Famous quotes on and from Audrey Hepburn complement the impressive iconographic research, which includes numerous family pictures as well as information from private collections, press agencies and newspapers. From her enchanting appearances on the big screen to her charity work for UNICEF and fascinating family life, this book is a highly individual portrait of a much-loved movie and fashion legend. With a foreword by Hubert de Givenchy, who dressed Audrey for her films and who became a close friend of the star.
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"Perfect for any coffee table." The London magazine
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Produced by the editors of the "Life in Pictures" collection: Grace Kelly ISBN 9781862057616 Audrey Hepburn ISBN 9781862057753 Marylin Monroe ISBN 9781862057791 Steve McQueen ISBN 9781862058149 Grace Kelly Mini edition ISBN 9781862057760
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a huge fan of Audrey i waited patiently for the latest tomb to arrive on my doorstep, what a disappointment. All the pictures, except one or two id seen before ,used in other books, i noted that some of the pictures were not correct in date or locations. Still its another Audrey book to put with my collection and even though its a disapointment i still get pleasure from leafing through, looking at the beatiful well laid out photos.
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Format:Hardcover
Interesting biography at the beginning. Good photographs of all Audrey's films, some I had forgotten about which I am now going to buy on Amzaon.
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Format:Hardcover
This delightful book gave my daughter in law great joy. The pictures were so beautifully presented and were inspiring to the person viewing the book.
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I'm quite a fan of the 'Life in Pictures' book series. They are always very well put together with stunning quality, usually quite rare glossy photographs (in b&w and colour) and a mini biography as an introduction.
The Audrey Hepburn book follows this pattern, a short but sweet autobiography of the lady at the start with a foreword by her close friend/collaborator Givenchy, then page after page of gorgeous photos taken over the years of Audrey's life, from her days as an aspiring ballerina, to becoming a major film star and leading lady, to her humanitarian work in her later years with UNICEF. There are several beautiful candid photographs included, for example Hepburn relaxing of the movie set of 'Roman Holiday' or in the hospital after the birth of her first son.
The majority of the pictures are very well presented, very clear and sharp, although there are a few that are more grainy (presumably rarer photos where clearer versions were available). The majority fill the entire page, and are accompanied by short tags giving the date or names of the people in the photographs with Audrey. There are also a number of quotes about Audrey presented throughout the pages, by both herself and people who knew her.
The book has it's flaws though.
For example, I'd say around 75% of the book is comprised of photographs of Audrey in the 1950's, which is strange as argueably her finest work was done in the 1960's. Also, some parts of her life/work are completely missed out. I was surprised to see there wasn't a single photo of Audrey in maybe her most famous role 'My Fair Lady', and only a handful from the 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' film.... Read more ›
The Audrey Hepburn book follows this pattern, a short but sweet autobiography of the lady at the start with a foreword by her close friend/collaborator Givenchy, then page after page of gorgeous photos taken over the years of Audrey's life, from her days as an aspiring ballerina, to becoming a major film star and leading lady, to her humanitarian work in her later years with UNICEF. There are several beautiful candid photographs included, for example Hepburn relaxing of the movie set of 'Roman Holiday' or in the hospital after the birth of her first son.
The majority of the pictures are very well presented, very clear and sharp, although there are a few that are more grainy (presumably rarer photos where clearer versions were available). The majority fill the entire page, and are accompanied by short tags giving the date or names of the people in the photographs with Audrey. There are also a number of quotes about Audrey presented throughout the pages, by both herself and people who knew her.
The book has it's flaws though.
For example, I'd say around 75% of the book is comprised of photographs of Audrey in the 1950's, which is strange as argueably her finest work was done in the 1960's. Also, some parts of her life/work are completely missed out. I was surprised to see there wasn't a single photo of Audrey in maybe her most famous role 'My Fair Lady', and only a handful from the 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' film.... Read more ›
Format:Hardcover
I gave this book to my grandaughter who, like myself ,is a great fan of Audrey Hepburn. It was such a thrill to learn more of her life through the lovely pictures. Definitely to be recommended to any of her fans.
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