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Biographies
H
 Hampton
on Hampton
Alastair Owen
Since his acclaimed first play in 1966, Christopher Hampton has amassed over
50 credits in theatre, film and television. From his best-known play, Les
Liaisons Dangereuses, to personal and critical favourites like Total
Eclipse and Tales from Hollywood; from his films as
writer-director (Carrington) to his work as screenwriter-for-hire
(The Quiet American), Hampton eloquently and entertainingly
discusses a career which puts him among Britain's most prominent but least predictable
playwrights. Softcover, 262 pp. $35.00.
 The Tom Hanks Enigma
David Gardner
Despite his worldwide success, Tom Hanks remains a mysterious and enigmatic character. In this wonderful portrait of a dedicated family man and professional, acclaimed journalist David Gardner looks at Tom Hanks' life - his fractured childhood, the breakdown of his first marriage, his moral and political stance, family life, and the highs and lows of his stellar career. With insightful interviews with his close friends, colleagues and family, this book is a revealingly intimate portrait of the much-loved Hollywood star. Sosftcover, 328 pp. $18.95.
 Babe:
The Life of Oliver Hardy
John McCabe
In this definitive account of Oliver Hardy's colourful career, John McCabe, author
of the acclaimed authorized biography Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy, traces the life
and times of one of the best loved comics of all time. Softcover, 224 pp. $21.95.
 Stan and Ollie: The Roots of Comedy
Simon Louvish
"Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy have remained, from 1927 to the present day,
the screen's most famous and popular comedy double act, celebrated by legions
of fans. But despite many books about their films and individual lives, there
has never been a fully researched, definitive narrative biography of the duo,
from birth to death - from soup to nuts. This is that book." Hardcover,
$42.00.
 Richard
Harris: Sex, Death, and the Movies
An Intimate Biography
Michael Feeney Callan
This biography of the late Richard Harris takes a close and precise look at his
turbulent life. Analysing his career and choices, and his genius, which was occasionally
overshadowed by his off-screen exploits. Callan delves into his frenzied existence,
documenting his early days in Ireland, to his swansong as Albus Dumbledore in
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. An intimate look at an enigmatic man.
Softcover, 355 pp. $21.95.
 Moss
Hart: A Prince of the Theatre
Jared Brown
This long-awaited biography -- the first to be written with the full support
and cooperation of Moss Hart's family and friends -- is more than just an assessment
of Hart's magnificent Broadway career; it is a thoughtfully written portrait
of the man behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning legend. Hardcover, 452 pp. $36.95.
 Reach for the Top
The Turbulent Life of Laurence Harvey
Anne Sinai
For all his fame and fortune, Laurence Henry's short life was
riddled with controversy, demonized by critics, and fraught with
tragedy. This first-ever personal account clears up the many myths
and misconceptions about his life, disclosing for the first time
his real name. Furthermore, this book also contains photographs,
a filmography, and a detailed index. Hardcover, 373 pp. $65.95.
 All Those Moments
Rutger Hauer
For decades, Rutger Hauer has dazzled audiences with his creepy, inspiring, and villainous portrayals, bringing an unforgettable rogues' gallery of astonishing characters alive. All Those Moments is a fascinating account of the acclaimed actor's life and adventures--from leaving home at fifteen to scrub decks and explore the world on a freighter to Hollywood fame and his on-set experiences working with legendary directors Paul Verhoeven, Ridley Scott, and many others. Rutger Hauer has collected All Those Moments here. Softcover, 254 pp. $14.95.
 Playing
with Fire
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers's career has taken him from a schoolboy production of A
Midsummer Night's Dream to the red carpet on Oscar Night with Chariots
of Fire, via starring roles in the West End and on television. In this
autobiography he treats us to the highlights and lowlights of a life like no
other; a life in which chilling reality and beguiling fantasy continuously and
arrestingly collide. Hardcover, 309 pp. $34.95.
 Goldie:
A Lotus Grows in the Mud
Goldie Hawn
In this candid, insightful, and unconventional memoir, Goldie Hawn invites us
to join her in an inspirational look back at the people, places, and events that
have touched her. It is the spiritual journey in which she speaks openly about
her family, her partner Kurt Russell, her children, her faith, her curiosity
for what she doesn't yet know, and her thirst for knowledge. Softcover, 446 pp.
$21.00.
 Being
Rita Hayworth: Labor, Identity, and Hollywood Stardom
Adrienne McLean
With arguments that are complex, coherent and eminently readable,
McLean's Being Rita Hayworth explores how Hayworth, nee
Margarita Carmen Cansino, spent her life subjected to others'
definitions of her, no matter how hard she worked to claim her
own identity. Softcover, 272 pp. $35.95.
 Edith
Head: The Life and Times of Hollywood's Celebrated Costume Designer
David Chierchetti
Widely considered the most important figure in the history
of Hollywood costume design, Edith Head defined cinema fashion
during her over-50-years in the film industry. This unprecedented
biography offers a priviledged glimpse into the personality and
emotions behind the famously impenetrable "schoolmarm" facade,
as well as a comprehensive account of her creative process. Softcover,
251 pp. $24.95.
 Blow-Up
and Other Exaggerations
David Hemmings
By the age of 17, David Hemmings was working in a repertory theatre. He was married
for the first of four times and a father by 20. When he was cast in Blow-Up,
he was just 25, but with over 30 films under his belt. By the time he died in
December 2003, he would have over 100 film and television roles to his name.
His life was one of almost unbelievable breadth and vividness, which he has observed
and recollected with sardonic and self-depricating wit in this candid autobiography.
Hardcover, 454 pp. $44.95.
 Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures
Yann-Brice Dherbier
There is no need to introduce Audrey Hepburn. She has become such an icon of cinema and fashion with her timeless style, the epitome of beauty, chic and glamour, that her image is now imprinted on the collective conciousness. But behind the style and the glamour of the big screen lay a sensitive woman who never forgot her childhood experience of war, and it is this rare, exceptional woman that we rediscover in this beautiful volume. Hardcover, 192 pp. $60.00.
 The
Audrey Hepburn Treasures
Ellen Erwin & Jessica Z. Diamond
In this lavishly illustrated biography, Audrey's own words are given center stage
to create a unique personal narrative. This special collection also includes
approximately 200 black-and-white and color photographs selected by the Hepburn
Estate, as well as reproduced mementos from Audrey's life. Thirty-four removable
documents include an excerpt from her Breakfast at Tiffany's script
with handwritten notes, a letter she sent to husband Mel Ferrer while preparing The
Nun's Story, and a birth announcement marking the arrival of her first
son. A dazzling celebration of an extraordinary human being, The Audrey
Hepburn Treasures offers fans an intimate and revealing portrait of
the woman they admire and adore. Hardcover, 192 pp. $63.99.
 Enchantment:
The Life of Audrey Hepburn
Donald Spoto
Her name is synonymous with elegance, style and grace. Over the course of her
extraordinary life and career, Audrey Hepburn captured hearts around the world
and created a public image that stands as one of the most recognizable and beloved
in recent memory. With Enchantment, Donald Spoto has written
a poignant, funny and deeply moving biography of an unforgettable woman. Softcover,
352 pp. $21.00.
 Audrey Hepburn: In Breakfast at Tiffany's and other photographs
Howell Conant
Howell Conant took publicity shots on the set during the filming of Breakfast at Tiffany's in New York City in 1960, as well as at locations such as Tiffany's on Fifth Avenue and in his Manhattan studio. Audrey Hepburn reprised all the fascinating personality traits of the capricious social butterfly Holly Golightly for Conant's camera. These photographs recreate the magic that made Audrey Hepburn the darling of moviegoers around the world and a timeless favourite with film fans of today. Hardcover, 118 pp. $32.00.
 Adieu
Audrey: Memories if Audrey Hepburn
Klaus-Jergen Sembach
Delicately beautiful and in possession of genuine moral virtue,
Audrey Hepburn was without a doubt the most humane of all movie
stars. This respectful tribute, with a text by Klaus-Jurgen Sembach,
includes the best stills, portraits, and private photographs by
well-known and by unknown photographers from all over the world,
who have provided us with an immortal image of Hollywood's most
endearing star. Hardcover, 134 pp. $31.95.
 Audrey
Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit
Sean Hepburn Ferrer
Written by her son Sean, this tender portrait of Audrey Hepburn is a tribute
to one of the most charming, graceful, and humane stars ever to shine in Hollywood.
Eschewing the superficiality of a typical biography, Audrey Hepburn, An
Elegant Spirit reveals an Audrey that only her son knew, ultimately narrating
her life through the framework of a mother/son relationship. Hardcover, 230
pp. $42.00.
 How
to Be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life
Melissa Hellstern
More philosophy than biography, How to Be Lovely revisits the many interviews
Audrey Hepburn gave over the years, allowing us to hear her voice directly
on universal topics of concern to women the world over: careers, love lives,
motherhood and relationships. Enhanced by rarely seen photographs, behind-the-scenes
stories, and insights from the friends who knew her well, this book uncovers
the real Audrey, a beloved icon who found success as an actress, a mother,
and an humanitarian. Hardcover, 195 pp. $26.00.
 Audrey:
An Intimate Collection
Bob Willoughby
This enormously beautiful over-sized softcover features hundreds of portraits
taken during Hepburn's film work. Bob Willoughby was the on-set publicity still
photographer for many of Audrey Hepburn's movies - both the good and the bad,
and they became close friends. With perfect ease, he captures Hepburn's grace
and charm, as well as moments of vulnerability and private joy. Large-format
softcover, $46.95.
 Katharine
Hepburn: The Untold Story
James Robert Parish
In this rigorous examination of the late star's enigmatic life, entertainment
reporter James Robert Parish separates the fact from the fiction, revealing the
surprising truths behind the carefully constructed image. Through extensive research
and interviews with numerous friends, journalists, and acquantances, Katharine
Hepburn: The Untold Story answers many of the lingering questions about
Hepburn's life and career. Hardcover, 328 pp. $34.95.
 Katharine
Hepburn: Star as Feminist
Andrew Britton
Of all the major Hollywood stars, Katharine Hepburn was the least conventional,
conforming to none of the stereotypes of female superstardom. In this scholarly
book, Andrew Britton proposes a feminist reading of her films, arguing that
her persona raises problems about class, female sexuality, and women's oppression
that strain to the limits the conventions of a cinema ultimately committed
to the reassertion of bourgeois gender roles. Softcover, 264 pp. $32.95.
 Katharine
Hepburn Once Said...
Susan Crimp
It doesn't matter whether the words were originally hers
or if they were written for her, every word spoken in that
all-too-familiar staunch New England accent instantly became
her own. Collected
here are the words that made Katharine Hepburn "Kate" to
millions of fans. Hardcover, 159 pp. $22.95.
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Hopkins: A Three Act Life
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