James Dean: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts) [Hardcover]

David Hofstede (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0313294755 | ISBN-13: 978-0313294754 | Publication Date: February 28, 1996 | Edition: annotated edition

Though he appeared in only six films, James Dean remains a cultural icon some 30 years after his death in an accident at the age of 24. His death is especially tragic because of his tremendous unrealized potential: he was posthumously nominated for two Academy Awards for his work in East of Eden (1955) and Giant (1956). But in his short career, Dean never had the opportunity to fail. Some of his colleagues thought little of his talent, and Humphrey Bogart concluded that if Dean had not died, he would never have been able to live up to his publicity. This comprehensive guide synthesizes the tremendous amount of information available about Dean's life and legacy. Included are chapters on his work in stage, film, radio, and television; entries in each chapter provide production information, plot synopses, review excerpts, and critical commentary about each of his performances. The book also examines his unrealized projects and his survival in various tributes and recordings. An extensive annotated bibliography directs the reader to sources of additional information about Dean's fascinating hold on the American imagination.

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“This book provides all you'd ever want to know about James Dean - .”–??

About the Author

DAVID HOFSTEDE is a free-lance writer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 186 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press; annotated edition edition (February 28, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313294755
• ISBN-13: 978-0313294754
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,345,429 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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