Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to The Hollywood Beauties by James Robert Parish.When it came to beautiful women, the Hollywood movie industry had more that most other places in the world. To be beautiful was to have a chance to become a Star. So gorgeous women by the tens of thousands poured into Hollywood, sure that in a short time they'd be Tinseltown's hottest new discovery.Of all these thousands, perhaps a hundred or so made it. Among these, seven, in the opinion of ...
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Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to The Hollywood Beauties by James Robert Parish.When it came to beautiful women, the Hollywood movie industry had more that most other places in the world. To be beautiful was to have a chance to become a Star. So gorgeous women by the tens of thousands poured into Hollywood, sure that in a short time they'd be Tinseltown's hottest new discovery.Of all these thousands, perhaps a hundred or so made it. Among these, seven, in the opinion of the author, are outstanding for their beauty. This volume is devoted to them: the seven gossiped about, envied Beauties of Hollywood's Golden Age.-Elizabeth Taylor: violet eyes, black hair, the perfect face. "[I] have never seen such beauty in my life." --1st husband Nicky Hilton-Grace Kelly: cool, blonde, regal-looking. "I think the subtlety of her sex appeals to me." --filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock-Kay Francis: tall, dark, sultry. 'The first great vamp of the talking pictures" --Photoplay-Ava Gardner: black hair, green eyes. "I was obsessed with her." --actor Walter Chiari-Jean Harlow: the original blonde bombshell. "The sexiest-looking girl I've ever seen." --Ralph Wheelwright, MGM-Dolores Del Rio: the ultimate in Mexican aristocracy. "I used to follow her around . . . just to admire her." --moviemaker/actor Orson Welles-Lana Turner: blonde hair, blue eyes, "the sweater girl." Breathtaking . . . perilously lovely." --Theodore Strauss, New York TimesInquisitive audiences have always kept a close watch on these particular classic silver screen Beauties. Here, in seven revealing portraits are expansive accounts of their colorful lives and impressive acting careers. This volume, which includes detailed filmographies of these Hollywood sensations, is a testament and major reference source to these iconic film stars.
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VG Plus. VG minus Dj. 1st Rainbow Books printing indicated. 'Arlington House" publisher name on bottom of spine. Very good plus or better with no markings or easy to see wear of any sort in a used jacket that is preserved in new plastic archival sleeve whcih makes it look a little better and shinier than it really is. Large format. Size: 4to-over 9¾"-12" Tall.
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Very good(+) in good jacket. 294 photographs. 476pp. 4to, blue boards, worn d.w. New Jersey: Rainbow Books, 1979. A very good(+) copy in a good dust wrapper.
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Good hardcover copy with jacket, solid binding, mild to moderate reading/age wear, jacket has some mild edge wear, may have ex owner inscription and/or some light markings. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in J Near Fine jacket. 4to Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 476 pp, acknowledgments, Dolores Del Rio, Kay Francis, Ava Gardner, Jean Harlow, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner, index. Illustrated with 240 b&w photographs. Price clipped. Small chip at top edge front panes dj with 1/2" closed tear at spine, and 1" closed tear at bottom edge rear panel of same. Lightly foxed top edge, else, Fine. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Grey cloth.
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New in new dust jacket. in shrinkwrap, BOOK IS IN ENGLISH. Includes illustrations. 1978, oversized hardcover edition, Arlington House, New Rochelle, NY, 476 pages. Includes filmographies, vital stats, 294 b&w photos / stills. Profiled are: Dolores Del Rio, Kay Francis, Ava Gardner, Jean Harlow, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, and Lana Turner.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall Very good with light corner bumps and a little dust soiling to page edges. No markings, no bookplate. In very good dust jacket with a few tiny edge tears. No chips. This is a reprint of the original Arlington House edition. Lavish pictorial biography covering KAY FRANCIS, AVA GARDNER, JEAN HARLOW, GRACE KELLY, ELIZABETH TAYLOR, and LANA TURNER.
