James Dean Revisited

by Dennis Stock

Like a restless ghost James Dean continues to haunt us. The enigmatic star of East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant still symbolizes the mystery and torment of adolescence, an image that his sudden violent death fixed forever in the public mind. Photographer Dennis Stock met Dean in Hollywood in 1954 and began to photograph him. Following him on his return to his hometown in Indiana, to New York City and back to Hollywood, Stock recorded unforgettable views of the young actor in his professional and his private worlds. These photographs together with Stock's accompanying text, give us an intimate portrait of James Dean - the real man behind the lingering legend.

Genres: Nonfiction, Film

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Eileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this book up to prepare myself for the movie 'Life' that will be filmed in 2014 about the trip that Stock and Dean made together. Just wanted to know what to expect of the movie and get an idea of Stock's work as a photographer. I always loved Dean, I've watched all his movies and some more than once, but I never knew about the friendship between Stock and Dean, so this book definitely taught me a few things.

I absolutely love the 'introduction' and the 'Fairmount' part of the book, very interesting and promising. There were many details there and you could feel the start of a friendship, but after the first two chapters suddenly there were mostly photographs, beautiful ones I must say, but no more details and only facts. I was not so interested in the places Dean visited, but more about the person he was and how Stock saw/experienced him. Such a shame.... I hope in the movie 'Life' they will do a better job, because I'm sure there is a lot to tell.

Over all I enjoyed the book and especially the beautiful photographs. A recommendation for all Dean's fans and the people interested in the upcoming movie 'Life'.

[Adrian Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my all time favorite photography books.

[s · Rating 5 out of 5]

love the photos

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

All b/w. Not as gorgeous as Jimmy Catalog. Thumbnail of cover is different from original. I may scan some overs someday.

[Sam Sinclair · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brief window into the life easily one of the most effortlessly cool people to have ever lived.