Polanski: A Biography, the Filmmaker As Voyeur

by Barbara Leaming

Book by Barbara Leaming

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Barbara Leaming is the author of “Kick Kennedy: The Charmed Life and Tragic Death of the Favorite Kennedy Daughter” (Thomas Dunne Books, April 12, 2016). She has written three New York Times bestsellers, including her recent book “Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis”. Leaming’s book “Churchill Defiant” received The Emery Reves Award from the International Churchill Centre. Her groundbreaking biography of America's 35th President, “Jack Kennedy: The Education of a Statesman” was the first to detail the lifelong influence of British history and culture and especially of Winston Churchill on JFK. Her articles have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, the Times of London and other periodicals. She lives in Connecticut.

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Reviews

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting insight into the lives of one of my favourite film directors. Memorably,I once saw him walking along the same street while strolling around Paris when I was a school girl and have been a fan of his ever since I fell in love with Chinatown.

Nicely written and researched account of this creative genius.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating insight into the life and works of a talented but immoral Polish emigre, who made some incredible films. Debuting in Poland with "The Knife in the Water" and progressing onto big Hollywood films like "Rosemary's Baby". The director's own life was not without drama either.