Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy

by Mark A. Vieira

Drawing extensively on interviews, letters, and newly accessible M-G-M production files, the author chronicles Garbo's career from her American debut in 1926 to her self-imposed retirement in 1941 at the height of her popularity, and includes many previously unpublished production photos, movie stills, and portraits. 15,000 first printing.

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

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

Mark A. Vieira is a photographer and writer. He makes glamour portraits in the classic Hollywood mode, working in the historic Granada Buildings, where George Hurrell had his first Los Angeles studio. He writes books about the artists, genres, and photographic technique of Hollywood’s Golden Era.

Reviews

[Karl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive book about Garbo the actress, Garbo the star, and Garbo the woman. Well-written and well-researched, Vieira's book is quite an accomplishment. It took me nearly four years to read, because somehow I got the crazy notion to re-watch all of the films as I went along (thanks Turner Classic Movies & Warner Home Video). If you've actually read the text of any of the other books written by Mark Vieira, this one is right up there in quality with the rest. I highly recommend.

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Garbo is an intriguing subject, but her solitary nature makes her difficult to capture in words. Mark Vieira's book is one of the most successful efforts, probably because he focuses mainly on her career in film, which dominated her life.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this very much. I’ve a collection of Garbo biographies and coffee table books. This is one of the best out there —both for content and for stunning visuals. A solid, great book for a cinemaphile or Greta Garbo fan.

[Krista Lawler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent book from Mark!