Audrey Hepburn, icône de charme, de beauté et d'élégance des années 60, ne cesse de fasciner et d'inspirer presque 30 ans après sa disparition. La réédition de ce livre collector est l'occasion de redécouvrir le parcours de cette actrice inoubliable, aussi légendaire qu'insaisissable.
Un recueil de plus de 200 photos, pour la plupart inédites ou peu connues, émaillé de citations, remarques et commentaires des meilleurs amis de la star, et de son entourage professionnel : les plus grands photographes et stylistes, de grands acteurs aux côtés lesquels elle a joué, et Audrey elle-même.
Alors que le monde entier n'avait de yeux que pour les sulfureuses stars du glamour hollywoodien, la brindille qui, dans les années '50, avait conquis le public par ses yeux de chat et son allure d'oiseau, sa personnalité spontanée et pleine de fantaisie, s'est métamorphosée, au cours de la décennie qui a suivi, en diva sophistiquée et terriblement tendance. Les années '60 ont en effet été, pour elle la période la plus faste. Une décennie pendant laquelle son style, son charme et son élégance innés ont fait de la " drôle de frimousse " une icône et l'une des stars sans doute la plus imitée dans le monde, tout en continuant à s'intéresser aux enfants défavorisés dans le monde et à s'investir plus tard aux côtés de l'Unicef. Selon elle, le plus grand rôle de sa carrière.
Ce livre révèle également certaines pépites, comme des clichés pris lors des tournages sur les plateaux de Diamants sur canapé, Charade, My Fair Lady, Comment voler un million de dollars, Voyage à deux..., mais aussi des images prises au cours de séances photos de mode réalisées pour Vogue. Audrey, les années '60 est un véritable écrin qui nous présente la beauté intemporelle de l'actrice et nous révèle une star qui ne ressemblait à aucune autre star.
A stunning collection of hundreds of rare and unseen photographs, behind-the-scenes notes, and interviews chronicling the media''s lifelong love affair with Marilyn, created by the acclaimed curator and author of Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis.Though Hollywood goddess Marilyn Monroe was married three times, her longest lasting relationship was with the press--the photographers, reporters, and press agents who followed her every move for nearly two decades, and made her into the greatest icon in Hollywood history. One of the most publicized actresses of her time, Marilyn actively sought out the press, carefully crafting her public image and using events from her private life to further her career. Her romances with baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, playwright Arthur Miller, and others made her a daily feature for newspapers, magazines, and wire services; new images of the star were guaranteed to boost sales.Drawing on unseen troves from dozens of photographers, archives, and collectors, acclaimed photography expert David Wills brings together an unprecedented array of press photos from throughout Marilyn''s career--including hundreds of unpublished and rare photographs that have been beautifully restored; uncropped and unretouched outtakes; handwritten notations; period captions; clippings; and more. With a foreword by Robert J. Wagner and interviews from key press agents and others, this portfolio of images offers a fresh, indelible portrait of one of the most enduring icons in history and illuminates the special alliance she shared with the press as never before.
A stunning photographic compilation showcasing Audrey Hepburn''s iconic career in the 1950s--the decade that solidified her place as one of the world''s greatest stars in film and fashion.Devoted to her most influential decade, Audrey: The 50s brings together in one volume the allure and elegance that made Audrey Hepburn the most iconic figure in modern fashion history. Photographed during the early days of her career, both on the sets of Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, and other classic films, and in fashion photo shoots by top photographers who adored and immortalized her, these beautiful black-and-white and color images radiate with Audrey''s waifish charm, ethereal beauty, and effortless style.Renowned author, curator and photographic preservationist David Wills has carefully selected this collection of two hundred museum-quality photos that capture Audrey in her prime as never before. Audrey: The 50s displays this star at her brightest, and brings her legacy into perfect focus.Among the highlights:Rare and classic images digitally restored from vintage photographic prints, original studio negatives and transparencies.Never-before-seen publicity photos, scene stills and work shots from the sets of Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Love in the Afternoon, and The Nun''s Story.Previously unpublished "posed candids" of Audrey at home.Beautifully restored advertisements, fan magazine layouts, international film posters and lobby cards.Quotes from photographers, directors, and costars, including William Holden, Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, Billy Wilder, King Vidor, William Wyler, Edith Head, Hubert de Givenchy, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Audrey herself.
