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Heavenly: A Hundred Years of Unforgettable Women
A Hundred Years of Unforgettable Women is a sumptuous photographic exploration of the most memorable female icons of the twentieth century. As we embark upon a new millennium, this visual documentation serves as a reminder of how beauty, allure, and style have evolved over the last one hundred years.
With a focus on the category of female--the entertainer--that, arguably, may have had the greatest impact on our modern culture, Heavenly gathers together more than 170 photographs, many of which have never been seen, into one lavishly produced volume. From the fabulous to the infamous, the witty to the welcome surprise, Marilyn to Madonna, Heavenly embraces them all. In addition, the book includes a brief biography with each photo and occasional illuminating interviews, making Heavenly a truly unique and stimulating visual anthology. A Hundred Years of Unforgettable Women is a sumptuous photographic exploration of the most memorable female icons of the twentieth century. As we embark upon a new millennium, this visual documentation serves as a reminder of how beauty, allure, and style have evolved over the last one hundred years.
With a focus on the category of female--the entertainer--that, arguably, may have had the greatest impact on our modern culture, Heavenly gathers together more than 170 photographs, many of which have never been seen, into one lavishly produced volume. From the fabulous to the infamous, the witty to the welcome surprise, Marilyn to Madonna, Heavenly embraces them all. In addition, the book includes a brief biography with each photo and occasional illuminating interviews, making Heavenly a truly unique and stimulating visual anthology.
With a focus on the category of female--the entertainer--that, arguably, may have had the greatest impact on our modern culture, Heavenly gathers together more than 170 photographs, many of which have never been seen, into one lavishly produced volume. From the fabulous to the infamous, the witty to the welcome surprise, Marilyn to Madonna, Heavenly embraces them all. In addition, the book includes a brief biography with each photo and occasional illuminating interviews, making Heavenly a truly unique and stimulating visual anthology. A Hundred Years of Unforgettable Women is a sumptuous photographic exploration of the most memorable female icons of the twentieth century. As we embark upon a new millennium, this visual documentation serves as a reminder of how beauty, allure, and style have evolved over the last one hundred years.
With a focus on the category of female--the entertainer--that, arguably, may have had the greatest impact on our modern culture, Heavenly gathers together more than 170 photographs, many of which have never been seen, into one lavishly produced volume. From the fabulous to the infamous, the witty to the welcome surprise, Marilyn to Madonna, Heavenly embraces them all. In addition, the book includes a brief biography with each photo and occasional illuminating interviews, making Heavenly a truly unique and stimulating visual anthology.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published November 13, 1999
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May 29, 2010
This is a wonderful collection of beautiful, engaging women (I think entirely from films, to some degree), drawing from publicity images, professional candids and movie-magazine covers. It is a VERY personal project, so any fan of screen lovelies is bound to find startling ommissions (Louise Brooks is mentioned offhand, but not included?), as well as surprising inclusions (Carol Channing? Really?). With that in mind, it is still an entertaining read, full of personal insights, simple biographical information and the occasional trivial delight (e.g., I had no idea that Miguel Ferrer is Rosemary Clooney's son, and therefore George Clooney's cousin, or that Larry Hagman is Mary Martin's son).
Though this is a fun book, I'd recommend it only as part of a larger movie-book library, not as the only one of its kind. (There's also a companion book of the men, called Heartthrobs. I won't be reading that one.)
Though this is a fun book, I'd recommend it only as part of a larger movie-book library, not as the only one of its kind. (There's also a companion book of the men, called Heartthrobs. I won't be reading that one.)
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March 15, 2024Lovely. Many photos I'd not seen before. Some curious omissions, but clearly a labor of love for the author's faves.
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