This biography, lavishly illustrated, traces Dean's development as an actor through his film work and numerous lesser-known roles in the theatre and television.
Richly illustrated with archival material, memorbilia, and interviews that reveal an unseen side of this quintessential American icon.
Hyams, James Dean, Little Boy Lost, p. 130 4. Alexander, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, p. 148 5. Marlon Brando, Songs My Mother Taught Me, p. 220 6. Ibid, p. 220–1 7. Alexander, Boulevard of Broken Dreams, p. 150 8.
For this book the author interviewed more than one hundred Dean peers, friends, and relatives.
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.
A remarkable new biography of James Dean, by a friend who knew him intimately.
Bast, a TV writer and journalist, was infatuated with James Dean (1931-1955) from the moment they met (at UCLA in 1950). A closeted gay man, Bast had a crush on...
Backus was a comedian , not a character actor . “ It took a great deal of courage on Ray's part to cast me as the father , ” said Backus . “ When we made Rebel ... if the studios needed a henpecked husband , they went into their ...
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.
A respected actress discusses her affair with and engagement to the late James Dean, chronicling her meeting with the still little-known actor in New York and detailing their split when he became a Hollywood star.
When he did , he caught the eye of California Highway Patrol Officer Otie V. Hunter , sitting on the side of the road , who turned on his siren and pulled the Porsche over . Tall and husky , Hunter strolled up to Jimmy , who looked at ...