Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection [Hardcover]

Katherine Kendall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 20, 2004

The turbulent times of one of the world's most beautiful women.

Kate Moss entered the modeling scene with a force that belied her fragile frame. Discovered completely by chance at New York's JFK airport, Moss was propelled to international stardom with her waif-like figure and hauntingly seductive features, launching the infamous "heroin chic" look that dominated the modeling world of the nineties. But living the fast-paced life of an international sex symbol took its toll, and Moss spiraled down into the chaotic celebrity lifestyle of nonstop partying that landed her first in the tabloids, then in rehab. Here, for the first time, is the shocking true story of the passion and pain hiding behind one of the most famous faces in the world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fun read for those who like a Reeboks to riches story." -- Barbara Bradley, Commercial Appeal (1/16/2005)

"A new warts and all biography..." -- London Mirror, 3AM, (12/4/05)

"Paints a portrait of the super-waif as a debauched dope..." -- Richard Johnson, Page Six, New York Post (12/03/05)

"[Kendall] continues her role as Moss's number one fan with this sympathetic portrait." -- Vanessa Lawrence, Women's Wear Daily (1/13/05)

About the Author

Katherine Kendall is an avid Kate Moss fan who ran the most popular Kate Moss website for five years (the website, www.kate-site.com, has since been retired). She studied fashion design and English at Kent State.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 14 and up
  
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Chamberlain Bros. (December 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596090332
• ISBN-13: 978-1596090330
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,165,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Weak., January 11, 2005

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Heidi Hill - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection (Hardcover)

When I heard there was a biography on Kate Moss coming out, I could not wait, especially since this book received so much hype about how much it revealed.
Please! First of all, this is a very small book, just shy over 100 pages of actual writing. The rest of the pages are poor quality B&W pictures, and a huge section in the back of "notes," and a bibliography.
After finishing this book in one sitting, I had learned nothing new about Kate Moss. Every bit of information in this book is taken from old interviews Kate, Johnny Depp, and others, had done for different magazines.
I think this book was a waste of money, and is not worth it at all, not even for a die-hard fan.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No new insights., December 3, 2005

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A. Moore (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection (Hardcover)

I was disappointed because each chapter was only a short summary of previously written magazine articles and, hence, contained no new information. The author seemed to have no direct contact with either Kate Moss or those in the fashion industry. After reading this book, I learned nothing and gained no insight into the model.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars pretty good for a book report..., September 4, 2005

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*Caligirl_08* (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kate Moss: Model of Imperfection (Hardcover)

my english teacher would give this an A if the assignment was to solely gather info from magazines. But where are the 1st person interviews? the author could have been way more resorceful! there are hundreds of people she could have interviewed to make this a stellar best seller it deserves to be. Kate Moss inspired a generation of young people. This book inspires nothing.