Gene Marshall: Girl Star [Hardcover]

Michael Sommers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 2000

Having sprung full bloom from the brilliant mind of renowned artist (and avid doll collector) Mel Odom, the Gene Marshall fashion doll is fast becoming one of the worlds most desired collectibles. With one million sold since her inception in 1995, shes giving Barbie a real run for her money. Peppered with first-person reminiscences of real and imagined celebrities, and filled with line drawings, memorabilia, and stunning photographs of Gene in her drop-dead outfitsincluding two costumes that are displayed here for the first timethis classic star is born story will enthrall Genes growing cadre of fans hungry for the details of her spectacular ascent.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion; 1ST edition (October 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786865571
• ISBN-13: 978-0786865574
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,674,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous photography brings Gene to life, October 26, 2000

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Maggie "Maggie" (MD, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gene Marshall: Girl Star (Hardcover)

This is a terrific book. I am a big fan of Gene - as well as the way she is presented. The use of shadow and light in the wonderful photography makes her looks very real. In addition, the thing that makes Gene special is that she has a whole story - of how she was discovered and became an actress. They have interviews with various friends, enemies and family, again, making her become very real. Two thumbs up!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the Gene fan!, October 26, 2000

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W. Oliver (Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gene Marshall: Girl Star (Hardcover)

This is a very entertaining and beautifully illustrated story of the rise of Gene Marshall. Anyone who has enjoyed reading Hollywood history and movie star biographies will love this. The story is told in snippets from studio memos, a gossip column, and excerpts from the biographies of Madra Lord, Trent Osborn, Eric Von Sternberg and others. It all begins with Gene's childhood and ends with the debut of her first film "Blonde Lace". There are some new characters introduced into Gene's story such as Trent Osborne, an aging actor who has dated Madra Lord and Ivy Jordan, a character actress who becomes Gene's friend. The photographs are cleverly done and the illustrations are wonderful. Anyone who has studied Hollywood lore will see the similiaries to real life stories and situations and that makes it all the more fun. The only reason I don't give the book 5 stars is because it ends too early. An entire synopsis of Gene's career would have been welcome. It really leaves you wanting more.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for a beautiful doll, November 19, 2000

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"geyphonfae" (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gene Marshall: Girl Star (Hardcover)

I had wanted this book since I first heard about, so when I got it for my birthday, I was very pleased. The book is just beautiful, Mel Odom's illustrations are fabulous, as are the photographs which make Gene seem to come alive. After reading through the "interviews" and letters from people who worked with Gene, you almost find yourself believing that she was a real person, and want to go and rent a movie staring her, which sadly one cannot do. It is a wonderful book to add to your collection, and it makes Gene's story even more real. I highly recomend it to any Gene fan. Even if you do not collect Gene dolls, this book would make for an entertaining read.