Audrey: Her Real Story - Hardcover

Walker, Alexander

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312117469 ISBN 13: 9780312117467

Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 1994

Synopsis

Traces the life and career of the popular film actress, describes her major roles, and recounts her work on behalf of UNICEF

About this title

About the Author:

Alexander Walker, Britain's preeminent film critic, has written for the London Evening Standard since 1960 and has twice been named Critic of the Year in the annual British press awards. Among his many biographies is the acclaimed Fatal Charm: The Life of Rex Harrison.

From Publishers Weekly:

British film critic and film-star biographer Walker (Fatal Charm: The Life of Rex Harrison) here offers a comprehensive, if somewhat superficial, life of Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993), the actress who "redefined a feminine ideal" with her gamine looks and winsome charm. Walker's prose is lifeless as he recounts his subject's childhood in war-torn Europe and her early stage and film career. But Hepburn's fans will find it worthwhile to stick with him: both the narrative and the writing itself become more lively as he discusses the heyday of her career, her sometimes turbulent love life and her work with Third World children for UNICEF. While Hepburn, who was always reluctant to reveal herself to the press, remains a curiously elusive figure, Walker's critical skills and extensive knowledge of the film industry serve him well as he charts the development of her acting career and assesses her place in cinematic history. An affectionate tribute to a screen legend, this biography nevertheless reveals more about Hepburn the star than it does about Hepburn the woman. Photos.
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About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0312117469
• ISBN 13: 9780312117467
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320