LIFE: Katharine Hepburn Commemorative

by LIFE

In this special celebration of a great
American life, the editors of LIFE Books
present Katharine 1907-2003.
In this moving farewell, relive the life and career of a Hollywood
legend - Katharine Hepburn - in stunning photographs and
compelling editorial.
Vivid memories of the extraordinary life and times of the
most decorated actor, male or female, in the industry.
Winner of four Academy Awards for lead roles and nominated
12 times in the best actress category, only Meryl Streep has
surpassed her nomination total with 13.
A gorgeous tribute for a woman who transformed herself
from the key actress of her generation into thespian royalty,
an uncontested icon of live theatre and cinematic art. In
private life, her 25-year love affair with actor Spencer Tracy
was the stuff of Hollywood legend, as were her bouts with
Hollywood itself, and her wish for a quiet, private life.
EXCLUSIVE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS OF
HEPBURN IN HER FINAL YEARS IN OLD SAYBROOK, CT.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography

96 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2003

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[June G · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can pack a lot of awesome into 96 pages when Kate's the subject.

[Christine Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful trip to the greatest actrees.

[Robin Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've long been a fan of Ms. Hepburn, and this was a wonderful glimpse into her personality, with lots of quotes from her and lots of pictures.