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. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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Fair. Pages are clean! The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy The front hinge is split the webbing is showing but all pages are intact Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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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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Very Good. 333p. A hardcover book in very good condition with a fine dustjacket. Contains the signature of Chicago-based professional musician Donald Knight. Page 179 is crinkled. Otherwise clean and tight. The jacket is like new.
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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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Good, very good. 24 cm, 333, acid-free paper, illus., sticker residue on front endpaper. Triple biography, detailing the dynamics of the relationships between GretaGarbo, Cecil Beaton, and Mercedes de Acosta, from England to Sierra Nevada to Hollywood.
