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James Dean: Rebel Life
James Dean died in 1955. The star of three movies, he was aged just 24. Six decades later, the charismatic screen idol has lost none of his power to captivate. Revered by fresh generations of fans born years after his untimely death, the glamor of his limited but incandescent legacy of cinematic classics - East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant - will never fade. Drawn from extensive research and original interviews, James Rebel Life strips back the hype to reveal the man behind the myth. Filled with the testimonies of the actors, directors and ex-lovers who knew Dean best, and lavishly illustrated with candid photos (from boyhood up to Dean's untimely death) and sumptuous film stills, the book provides a uniquely personal insight into the life and times of Hollywood's tragic leading man - essential reading for fans of every generation.
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312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2016
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November 28, 2017
3.5/5 Stars
What an enlightenment!
I found this to be a pretty unbiased depiction of Dean's life. From childhood to death, the author takes the time to get multiple accounts of Dean's character. The findings really surprised me!
I had no previous knowledge of James Dean other than what I've seen in films. The general consensus: everyone hated him. He was the ultimate depiction of a troubled youth and people didn't and couldn't understand him. He lived life just as he wanted to without moral boundaries, and I think that's why so many people hated and loved him. And as he died, the media and the people did what they do best: capitalized on it. It's actually sickening to read and I feel guilty for giving into it. But such a fascinating character cannot go unrecognized. He was very complex. It's so interesting to read about!
I definitely recommend picking this up. It definitely changed my perspective.
What an enlightenment!
I found this to be a pretty unbiased depiction of Dean's life. From childhood to death, the author takes the time to get multiple accounts of Dean's character. The findings really surprised me!
I had no previous knowledge of James Dean other than what I've seen in films. The general consensus: everyone hated him. He was the ultimate depiction of a troubled youth and people didn't and couldn't understand him. He lived life just as he wanted to without moral boundaries, and I think that's why so many people hated and loved him. And as he died, the media and the people did what they do best: capitalized on it. It's actually sickening to read and I feel guilty for giving into it. But such a fascinating character cannot go unrecognized. He was very complex. It's so interesting to read about!
I definitely recommend picking this up. It definitely changed my perspective.
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