Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures [Hardcover]

Pierre-Henri Verlhac (Editor), Yann-Brice Dherbier (Editor), Hubert de Givenchy (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: A Life in Pictures | Publication Date: November 1, 2007

From her captivating debut in Roman Holiday in 1953, Audrey Hepburn redefined notions of Hollywood elegance and sophistication. This gorgeously illustrated book celebrates her popularity as an enduring icon, providing a unique insight into her career, personality, and trademark style that still fascinates and captivates today. A detailed biography is accompanied by more than 160 photographs taken by some of the world's top photographers, many reproduced for the first time. Famous quotes on and from Audrey Hepburn complement the numerous family pictures and the information from private collections, press agencies, and newspapers. From her enchanting appearances on the big screen to her charity work for UNICEF and fascinating family life, this book is a highly individual portrait of a much-loved movie and fashion legend.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Perfect for any coffee table." The London magazine

About the Author

Edited by the authors of the "Life in Pictures" collection: JFK (2003), Jackie Kennedy (2004), John-Paul II (2005), John Kennedy Jnr (2005), Francois Mitterrand (2005), Grace Kelly (2006)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Pavilion; New edition edition (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862057753
• ISBN-13: 978-1862057753
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #793,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for Audrey fans, December 28, 2007

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A. Malouin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This has plenty of beautiful, great quality pictures, including quite a few I have never seen before which is always a plus. The first 10 or so pages are a brief biography of Audrey, also a nice addition. After that, it's all photos and captions, with a few pages scattered here and there with a quote by or about Audrey. A beautiful coffee table book or addition to a fan's collection.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delicate beauty, March 17, 2008

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Lee Lukaszewicz (New England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This beautiful addition to any Audrey Hepburn library is a classy production that brings into focus Audrey's life and work through extravagantly sized photos, reproduced on thick, lush pages that are velvety to the touch. It's full of stunning b&w and color portraits, snapshots, and film stills that are arranged well in a mostly chronological order. There are many quotes included, both by Audrey and about her, which give a good overall feel for her personality.

However, glaringly absent, there is nothing at all from "My Fair Lady." I was introduced to Audrey Hepburn as a child by way of "My Fair Lady," and therefore the film will always have a special place in my heart. I'm sure I am not alone. How the author could leave such an important work totally out of the collection is a puzzle to me, and therefore I cannot say this collection is completely comprehensive.

I found the biography at the beginning of the book a bit disjointed, although it does give a good overview of her experiences during her childhood and the war that so greatly affected her personality. Of course, the biography is not the point of this book, as this is not meant to be an in depth literary study of her life. This is her life and accomplishments told through photographs.

For those seeking a gorgeous photo album, this may be what you are looking for. The "personal" pictures I believe to be mostly photo ops, and therefore you do not get a much of look into the "private" Audrey, but the pictures are many and well varied, and the beautiful portraits alone are well worth the price of admission

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book, June 18, 2008

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Wonda Frances - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures (Hardcover)

This is a gorgeous book. The pictures are huge and clear with lots of bio tidbits and quotes around the pictures. Definitely worth it for any Audrey fan.