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Post by Coopsgirl on May 10, 2009 10:21:17 GMT -6
This is one in a series of books about some of the most iconic Hollywood stars. They only made four: Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Crawford, and Clark Gable. This is a definite must have for all Gary's fan. The purpose of these books was to show how important a part photography played in making a star. As such, the books are packed with the beautiful glamour photographs so associated with the golden age of Hollywood. The pictures are from the Kobal collection and the text was written by Richard Schickel, noted author and film historian. Here's a sampling of the pics.
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Post by bellapisces on Jul 12, 2009 21:02:55 GMT -6
I finally got this one. [From a seller on AbeBooks, and for a very decent price. (The couple of used copies Amazon offers are ridiculously overpriced.)] And I am enamored. The pictures -- many I hadn't seen -- are fantastic. Wonderfully photogenic man. I also loved the quotes from Ingrid Bergman ["...he did little things you didn't even know were there until you saw the rushes and realised how tremendously effective he was..."] and Anthony Mann ["...those eyes...they are at once electric, honest, devastating...no one can so graphically reveal his thoughts by the look on his face..."] that were interspersed with the photographs. I enjoy reading others insights into him as an actor. Anyway, thanks for making me aware of this book. I'm happy to own it.
[P.S. The cover shot is gorgeous.]
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Post by Coopsgirl on Jul 19, 2009 15:26:02 GMT -6
It is a wonderful book and I'm glad you found it. I also found the one for Ingrid Bergman at a Half Price Books store not too long ago.
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Post by Marisa on Aug 26, 2009 15:58:17 GMT -6
I must have this book! I hope my sister, who lives in the US, will find it for me.
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Post by Coopsgirl on Aug 26, 2009 16:19:34 GMT -6
Malura, You may be able to find copies online that will ship internationally. Some ebay sellers will and that's where I got my copy.
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Post by Marisa on Oct 28, 2009 16:00:05 GMT -6
Malura, You may be able to find copies online that will ship internationally. Some ebay sellers will and that's where I got my copy. :)I finally got it, coopsgirl! My sister ordered it for me and sent it as soon as she received it. Wonderful pictures, I go through it every day after breakfast!
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Post by Coopsgirl on Oct 28, 2009 16:47:20 GMT -6
I'm glad you got it, it definitely has some beautiful pics in it.
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