Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as Camille , Queen Christina and Grand Hotel . For half a century her apparently reclusive existence enhanced her reputation as a remote and enigmatic screen goddess. Now, in this beautifully illustrated book, Hugo Vickers tells the remarkable story of Greta Garbo and of the two love affairs that dominated her life: with Cecil Beaton and the notorious Mercedes de Acosta. It is a highly revealing portait of an ...
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Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as Camille , Queen Christina and Grand Hotel . For half a century her apparently reclusive existence enhanced her reputation as a remote and enigmatic screen goddess. Now, in this beautifully illustrated book, Hugo Vickers tells the remarkable story of Greta Garbo and of the two love affairs that dominated her life: with Cecil Beaton and the notorious Mercedes de Acosta. It is a highly revealing portait of an exotic world - at its centre, an enthrallign and demanding star who gave little in return.
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Good. Wear to DJ wear on edges of cover minimal stains on edges of pages ccreasingYour purchase benefits those with developmental disabilities to live a better quality of life.
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Acceptable. FORMER LIBRARY COPY. Former Library book. Hardcover The item is fairly worn but still readable. Signs of wear include aesthetic issues such as scratches, worn covers, damaged binding. The item may have identifying markings on it or show other signs of previous use. May have page creases, creased spine, bent cover or markings inside. Packed with care, shipped promptly.
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Good. First edition copy. Collectible-Good. Good dust jacket. From the library of American author, columnist, journalist, and presidential speechwriter William Safire. (film, movies, biography)
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, Second Printing. Not price-clipped ($25.00 price intact). Published by Random House, 1994. Octavo. Maroon cloth over maroon boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear. 333 pages. ISBN: 9780679413011. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
