Audrey Hepburn: The Paramount Years

by Tony Nourmand, Christopher Frayling (Foreword by)

Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Paris When It Sizzles, Breakfast at Tiffany'sthese early films established Audrey Hepburn as the epitome of stylish grace and playful elegance. This collection of legendary and never-before-seen Paramount poster art, lobby cards, magazine covers, costume sketches, stills, and fashion photographs celebrates the golden era of Hepburn's career. Illuminating the more than 200 photos and illustrations are short essays on Hepburn's lasting influence, as well as a primer on collecting her memorabilia, offering a unique look at the woman who redefined Hollywoodglamour and became one of the most enduring icons of fashion and film.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Media Tie In, Film, Fashion, Photography, Biography Memoir

168 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2006

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, beautiful pictures, and lots of information.

[Kendra · Rating 1 out of 5]

An interesting read if you want to know more about the films Audrey made with Paramount and those who worked with her (co-stars, directors, costume designers for example), and great if you enjoy photos and movie posters.
However; if you are looking for a biography this is not the book for you.

[Clara · Rating 2 out of 5]

ES:

En este caso este libro lo cogí de la biblioteca. Personalmente esperaba que fuera una biografía de Audrey Hepburn, con detalles que me ayudaran a saber más de sus películas o sobre ella. Sin embargo es un estudio sobre la cartelería usada durante sus años dentro de la Paramount y de ella como icono de la moda. Principalmente son fotos.
No es un mal libro, pero no es lo que yo esperaba.

EN:

I picked this up from the library thinking it was a biography. However, this book is a study of the film posters created during her time at the Paramount, combined with photos of her during filming or drawings of her in her iconic film dresses.
It is not a bad book, but it is not what I was expecting.

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

oke, pertama...pasti covernya yang sangat EYE CANDY !!!! dan dear god...it was beautiful, dalamnya maksud gue. hehehe, buat anda sekalian yang penggemar berat audrey hepburn kayaknya agak wajib deh beli ini buku. intinya nih buku kayak memorabilia si audrey (hepburn, duhh) selama dia maen di film2 produksinya paramount. still picturenya bagus, dan cerita eh cerita, anu maksud gue isi bukunya juga lumayanlah, totally collector edition. ini buku nyarinya berjuangan lho rebutan gue ama om-om gitu jadi makin berharga deh =)

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous eye candy! But if you're looking for more biographical information, then "Audrey Hepburn: an elegant spirit" written by her son (Sean Hepburn Ferrer) is a better pick.

[Fairgr]

I'm in love with a dead woman.

[Nadia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is focused more on Hepburn's image rather than her actual life. That said, there are many nice photos, but I think they could have omitted some of the film posters.