Golden Girl [Paperback]

Shirley Eaton (Author), Jonathan Coe (Introduction), Mickey Spillane (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0713484586 | ISBN-13: 978-0713484588 | Publication Date: June 2000

Takes a sideways look at this "Bond Girl's" remarkable career.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: B T Batsford Ltd (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0713484586
• ISBN-13: 978-0713484588
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #725,612 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for film fans, movie historians & cinema students., April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Golden Girl (Paperback)

Actress Shirley Eaton examines her career and film history from the 1950s-60s, blending her memoirs with an insider's examination of the changing film industry and its many complications. Chapters do more than provide reviews of Eaton's experiences in film; they consider changing images of glamour and stars, and provide insights on fellow actors. Black and white photos pepper this coverage.

3.0 out of 5 stars The rumors end here, October 8, 2010

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This review is from: Golden Girl (Paperback)

Shirley Eaton was the woman sprayed with gold paint in the James Bond movie "Goldfinger." It was uncomfortable, but she survived it and it had no physical effects on her. That should end the rumors about her. The book continues to tell of the rest of her life in film and in reality. She also has a book on poetry.

5.0 out of 5 stars Golden memories from golden girl Shirley Eaton (Goldfinger), May 19, 2000

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Chris S. (Mill Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golden Girl (Paperback)

The beautiful Shirley Eaton has written an impressive, fascinating autobiography that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about her life and about the classic James Bond film, "Goldfinger." Miss Eaton played the "golden girl" who was suffocated to death by gold paint early in the film -- her playful scenes with Sean Connery are among the best in the whole series of Bond films, and the image of her covered in gold paint is one of the icons of '60s cinema (landing her on the cover of Life magazine in '64). Miss Eaton tells all the behind-the-scenes stories of that film, making this book a must-have for Bond fans. What's more, she chronicles her own life and long career in witty, intelligent fashion, proving herself to be not just a lovely, talented actress but an inspiration for others. Especially fun are her reviews of other actresses -- Miss Eaton's critiques are insightful and on the money. If you don't know much about Shirley Eaton, you should, and this book is the best way to see what she's really like.