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Thing of Beauty: The Tragedy of Supermodel Gia (Mass Market Paperback)

by Stephen Fried (Author)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; Reprinted edition edition (1 Aug 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0671701053
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671701055
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 75,202 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The tragic life and death from AIDS of international model Gia Carangi, following a path from her father's Philadelphia luncheonette to a welfare hospital, reveals elements of the beauty industry. Reprint.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Captures the spirit of the times, 6 Nov 2001
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Having read through the reviews, I find that no one is really expressing my view on the book.

Gia was obviously no saint and I don't think the book in any way tries to portray her as a tragic victim. The author shows himself to be more than aware of her faults. I don't think you need a qualification in social work (see other reviews) to realise that there are many who start with less than Gia. I think the author would agree with this but I don't think this is particularly relevant to the book.

Other reviews complain about the author's fascination with the age in general, David Bowie, Studio 54, other models. I find this the book's strength. It documents the last age when people could sleep around and abuse substances with a kind of innocence. I think the parts of the book which handle the intial rumours of a new kind of mysterious plague and reality of Gia's AIDs are fascinating. I really think the book captures the spirit of the early to mid eighties extremely well.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars thing of beauty it sure was, 29 Nov 2003
this book is excellent,very tragic and looks deep in to the world of modelling and its down falls.the author has captured gia!s life and her greatest struggles in life,to be loved,would reccomend this book to anyone,far better than the film,excellent reading,i was hooked.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reason not to put your daughter on the catwalk., 3 Oct 2003
It's unfair to criticise this book for not concentrating enough on Gia. She gave few interview and died in 1986, but Stephen Fried did speak to a lot of people in her life, such as colleages, family and school friends.
Many of us either won't or can't remember the 70s, let alone the drug-fuelled fashion world, so it was important to detail this so we can put Gia's life in context.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, True, and Sad.
This is the life of a young girl, everyone should know her story, for educational and memorial reasons!
Published 3 months ago by L. Poole

3.0 out of 5 stars An all round interesting read about Gia..
After reading all the reviews about the book my expectations were quite high. It was a good book & it paints a picture of Gia and the influences (good & bad) that touched her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Dickson

1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing life but very badly written book
I was really looking forward to this book, but what a disappointment!! Call me selfish, but I expected the book be about Gia and not other people. If I want know about D. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars tragic beauty touched my heart
Gia Marie Carangi was a person of many sides. This book is a fantastic look at the woman that changed magazine covers as we know them: a foul mouthed brunette kick up the ass for... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The Demon within Gia
This book deserves it's 5 crowns given. I Can't help but feel sorry for Gia and the all the pain she put herself through. I Felt so sad while reading about her life. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars RISE AND FALL OF A BEAUTY
WE HAVE READ THE BOOK AND WATCHED THE FILM A THOUSAND TIMES AND WE COULDN'T HELP OURSELVES FROM CRYING. THE STORY IS AMAZING, CAPTIVATING AND DAZZLING. Read more
Published on 28 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Gia Was In A Lot Of Emotional Pain That Killed Her
I bought the book the other and I read in less than one night I cried so much after reading it HBO was so right to let Angelina Jolie play the self-destructive Ms. Read more
Published on 21 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking story
Well written book. It delves into the world of modeling. Not a pretty picture, considering what Gia went through. Read more
Published on 12 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching
This was a very, very good book. I wish the pictures in it had been color though. This girl cared alot, but protected herself from the pain of rejection by self medication. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Gia's impact on me!
I am writing this to say that Gia has spoken loud and clear from the grave. Before I saw the movie or read the book, I felt that the AIDS victims were to blame for their ailment... Read more
Published on 27 April 1999

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