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Audrey Hepburn: International Cover Girl

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Audrey Hepburn: International Cover Girl is a great reference for the Audrey Hepburn fan, but it easily could turn the ordinary reader into a fan. The collection of magazine covers from every corner of the world was extraordinary. Those from North America and Europe were expected, but the representation from Asia and even the Mid-East and North Africa was unbelievable. We can see Audrey's development from Gigi to Goodwill Ambassador. Mr. Brizel provides a delightful book that helps one understand, not only Audrey Hepburn, but the milieu she came from and its impact on our cultural evolution. The background of her World War II Resistance experience added to the depth of our understanding of this remarkable personality. When it arrived, my wife described it as the perfect coffee table book, but it is much more. It is a window into the indefatigable spirit of Audrey Hepburn and the power of Mr. Brizel to combine his treasure trove of magazine covers with a compelling narrative.

I am a great Audrey Hepburn fan and I truly liked this book because of the photos and some of the text. There were some interesting facts that I was not aware of from previous books. However, I wonder just how much of a fan the author really is as he seems to criticize her and her performances in many of her movies. How can he say she was "miscast" in Breakfast At Tiffany's, which has become an enduring and endearing classic as well as her signature role? So the movie was based on the Truman Capote novel of a not-so-nice call girl. Its not as if that novella was great literature. The changes made for the film version suited Audrey Hepburn to a "T". It is a romantic drama of an adult nature and she performs the role well. Who else could sing "Moon River" as emotionally as Audrey? There would be no "Moon River", I suppose, as the song was written for her. And the author seemed to just blow off some of her other great performances such as the terrorized woman in Wait Until Dark, one of the scariest movies made. There are other examples of his disregard for her performances, but I don't want to spoil the book for fans as the photos are a lovely addition to anyone's Audrey Hepburn collection.

Audrey Hepburn: International Cover Girl captures everything an Audrey fan could ever hope for. Whether you're a new fan or have been one since the beginning of her career, the author has done all the work for you in compiling an amazing scrapbook of magazine covers from around the world. The photos are exquisite; it's like having the original magazines in your hand! Moreover, the author writes about Audrey's life and extensive career with such compassion and truth. It's more than a book about anecdotes that we've all heard before, it delves deeper into Audrey's influence on film, fashion and pop-culture. I'm definitely a fan of Audrey, and now Scott Brizel!

This is the once-a-year "MUST HAVE" coffee table book, whether you idolize Audrey
or just a fashion nut trying to be sophisticated, the compilation of magazine covers
graced with Audrey's face were a delight to behold and peruse over and over again.
The book is thoughtfully put together, chaptered with the Hepburn's major film work
and displayed covers appearing in the years therunder. Almost all major publications
were represented ( LIFE, LOOK, Cosmopolitan, Screen Stories etc) and many different countries well-known (Paris Match, OGGI, etc) and rare ( Japan's Eiga No
Tomo, Mundo Uruguayo,etc) had their alloted space. These covers drives home the
fact that Audrey Hepburn was indeed revelled and beloved the world over, in those
years where Monroe, Taylor and Elvis ruled, Audrey stood out as timeless and "cool" as ever. Thank you Mr.Brizel you make us Audrey fans very very contented. How about another coffee table book on just "War and Peace" or "Funny Face" by itself ?

B. Seto ( Los Angeles )

I loved this book. It is a visual feast. It delights and educates at the same time. I have been a fan of Audrey Hepburn since I was a teen. I own all her movies. Sabrina is my favorite movie. But you don't have to be an Audrey Hepburn fan to appreciate what a great book this is. It is for the Hollywood stars fan. It is a great American pop culture book. This book exceeeded my expectations.

It is a fun book that shares many things about Audrey Hepburn's life showing all of the magazines she was in.

Fantastic fashion and photography of days gone bye. Most importantly a beautiful lady with rare class, charisma and a soulful heart not often seen in this day and age - definitely a life taken away too soon. A must have book for any fashion and photography enthusiast or Audrey Hepburn fan. All accompanied by great purchase and delivery service. The lady 10/10, the book 10/10 and the service 10/10. Many thanks.

I am not a big fan of collecting items. I despise trinkets and figurines. But I do love Audrey Hepburn and of all the books I have of her, most have the same photographs. In Audrey Hepburn: International Cover Girl most of the pictures I had never seen before and I was delighted to receive this book for Christmas. Definitely a keeper.

Being the international star that she was,Audrey Hepburn created herself as one of the world's most recognized icons, and the magazine covers she was on clearly proves this. Anyone who is a serious Audrey Hepburn fan like me will appreciate the beautiful cover pictures this great actress had once graced.

This book is a must for the Audrey collector.

I bought this for my daughter...we had seen it in a local bookstore for over double your price......it arrived in very good condition and my daughter was really pleased....thank you for a wonderful way to shop!