Natalie Wood - Hardcover

Gavin Lambert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0571221971 ISBN 13: 9780571221974

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2004

Synopsis

Gavin Lambert's life-long friendship with Wood began when she wanted to star in the movie adaptation of his novel Inside Daisy Clover. Now he tells her story, from her Russian parentage and the urgings of her driven 'stage mother', through her awkward adolescence, to her flowering as a glamorous movie star. He documents her marriages, divorces and love affairs; her suicide attempt at 26; the birth of her children, her friendships, her struggles as an actress and her tragic death by drowning.

About this title

About the Author:

Gavin Lambert is the author of four biographies - On Cukor, Norma Shearer, Nazimova and Mainly About Lindsay Anderson - and seven novels. His screenplays include The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone, and the Oscar-nominated Sons and Lovers. He lives in Los Angeles.

Review:

"'The astonishing life of the screen legend from a man who knew her for twenty years.' Tatler; 'Lambert is the ultimate Hollywood insider/outsider... the biography, although obviously affectionate, does not flinch from the emotional and romantic debris of her life... a very readable and well-crafted biography.' Independent; 'An irresistible portrait of Natalie's genorosity, spirit and fun... I fell in love with Natalie Wood all over again.' Mail on Sunday; 'This biography is stunning... sceptical, elegant, generous, exact' Observer"

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0571221971
• ISBN 13: 9780571221974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352