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Author: Robert Tanitch
Publisher: Batsford Books
Published: 2014-10-30
Total Pages: 250
ISBN-13: 1849942498
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis biography, lavishly illustrated, traces Dean's development as an actor through his film work and numerous lesser-known roles in the theatre and television.
Author: Lee Raskin
Publisher: David Bull Pub
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781893618497
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJames Dean is famous for his acting perfomances. Less well known is that James Dean had a lifelong passion for speed and high-performance machines. Dozens of photos combine with interviews with people who really knew Dean and his motorsports dreams to reveal an unseen side of this American icon.
Author: Lee Raskin
Publisher:
Published: 2020-01-21
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781732725522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn September 30, 1955, 24-year-old James Dean became immortal. While his young life ended in a car crash, James Dean passed into the realm of American folklore, where his memory remains today. What exactly happened on that fateful day 60 years ago? What events led to the tragic accident that cost Dean his life? What became of the people and vehicles involved in that unguarded moment at Cholame? Is there any truth to the idea of a "curse" associated with Dean and his Porsche Spyder? And what do the major landmarks of the last few months of Dean's life look like today? Foremost James Dean researcher and expert Lee Raskin answers these questions and more in James Dean: On the Road to Salinas. He paints a vivid picture of Dean's life during that last summer, as he began to race his Porsche Speedster, filmed his third leading role in the movie Giant, and acquired the infamous 550 Spyder that he dubbed, "Little Bastard." Raskin provides a detailed timeline of the rising movie star's last 12 hours, while debunking numerous "factoids" that continue to circulate prominently in accounts of Dean's life and fatal crash. James Dean: On the Road to Salinas is the definitive account of the last months of James Dean's life. It is a must-read for any James Dean fan, Porschephile, or enthusiast of American popular culture of the 20th century.
Author: William Hall
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2011-09-16
Total Pages: 70
ISBN-13: 075247071X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThey called him America's first teenageer, James Dean starred in just three films, but his death in 1955 aged 24 - dying as he lived - made him an icon of the rebellious youth culture that he had symbolised in Rebel Without a Cause. This biography explores the myth around him.
Author: Joe Hyams
Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Published: 1994-01-01
Total Pages: 337
ISBN-13: 9780446365291
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA portrait of the legendary movie star who tragically died at age twenty-four features interviews with those who knew him best, details about his boyhood, and the truth about his bisexuality. Reprint.
Author: William Bast
Publisher:
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 344
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA beautifully written memoir, candid and definitive, that tells the story of Bast's five year relationship with the charismatic actor and American legend--James Dean.
Author: Derek Reeves
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Published: 2024-09-17
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1665761970
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Legend of James Dean: Demonic Heroes Have Villainous Virtues challenges previously conceived notions about the actor James Dean. Author Derek Reeves argues that Dean was not a rebel against the establishment, and that class conflict, the need to redefine his public image, and a desire to attack Christianity prompted the men who ran the motion picture industry in the 1950s to portray the actor as a rebel against conformity of any kind. Members of the postwar generation embraced Dean as a symbol of rage and rebelliousness because they believed that the thuggish characters he played reflected his essential persona. Dean’s characterization of the tough teenager gave a sense of belonging to misdirected young people, whose adolescent rebellion stemmed from their inability to cope with societal demands during the Eisenhower era. The author’s analysis of Dean’s legend provides rare insight into the actor’s life, viewed from a historical perspective. If you’ve ever wondered what Dean did to earn a star on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame,” you’ll want to read this book, which shines a spotlight on an American legend who was posthumously nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1956 and 1957.
Author: James Dean
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 2008-10-01
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780810972872
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Published in celebration of the space agency's fiftieth anniversary, NASA/Art: 50 Years of Exploration presents an expanded selection of the works created for the NASA Art Program, which was established in 1963 to document the history of the agency." "Essays by astronaut Michael Collins, curator Tom D. Crouch, and novelist Ray Bradbury frame nearly 150 paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures chosen from the archives of NASA and the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. NASA/Art stands as a lasting record of the impact of space exploration on the artistic imagination."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Charles P Quinn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2019-03
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9781542369725
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJames Dean was a mystery, a nocturnal recluse who wandered the streets of Times Square at all hours, pursuing his constant observation and study of individuals, characters and street life of the American 50s. Roy Schatt was a well-known New York City photographer in 1954 when he approached James Dean and requested a portrait. Though he had just completed principal photography on the film "East of Eden" with Elia Kazan, James Dean was a virtual "unknown" to the general public. Dean agreed to sit for Roy under one condition. He wanted photography lessons. James Dean knew Roy had taught Elia Kazan and wanted to learn about photography and lenses himself so he could be a director someday. Roy agreed and this is their story. As part of Dean's education, Roy convinces Jimmy to enter a portrait contest in the Bohemian West Village of New York City. What ensues is an intimate gallery of a James Dean's closest friends including 4 academy award winners photographed by James Dean himself. Martin Landau notations and memories make this a historic look at a classic American Archive.
Author: John Gilmore
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9780515038149
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