Marlene Dietrich: Photographs and Memories (Hardcover)

~ Marlene Dietrich Collection (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Dietrich fans, sit up and take notice. Marlene Dietrich: Photographs and Memories, compiled by Jean-Jacques Naud and captioned by Maria Riva, offers hundreds of photographs of the pack rat's possessions (her dog tags, her cigarette case, her clothing and letters to and from lovers), and, of course, snapshots and publicity stills of the incomparable Dietrich herself (in her "Eisenhower battle jacket" and in her gowns and jewels). Touching reminiscences from Josef von Sternberg and Jean Cocteau, among others, round out this valuable addition to the wealth of books dedicated to the German actress who became one of America's greatest icons.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Legendary actress Marlene Dietrich is honored in this beautiful coffee-table book, which is introduced by brief recollections from director Josef von Sternberg, Orson Welles (who worked with her in Touch of Evil), Ernest Hemingway, and others. The Film Museum of Berlin contains 25,000 objects and 18,000 images related to Dietrich, and this book is like a museum exhibition held expressly for Dietrich lovers. It is divided into sections such as "Portraits," "Beads, Furs, and Feathers," and "Possessions" and displays her dresses and accessories in pristine condition, alongside excerpts from letters and diaries. Daughter Maria Riva (author of a 1994 biography, Marlene Dietrich) provides extended captions to the many photographs of the actress and her belongings. Also included are a filmography, theatography, concertography, discography, and collection inventory with exhibitions. Recommended for film collections. Barbara Kundanis, Batavia P.L., IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (November 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375405348
• ISBN-13: 978-0375405341
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 9.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #624,912 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite, January 26, 2002

By	Lazaro Lopez "Queen of Egypt" (atlanta, georgia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is EXQUISITE! This book is a stunning collection of photographs, memorabilia,and personal items belonging to one of Hollywood's most infamous stars. Even if you were not a fan of Marlene Dietrich, you will be mesmerized by the beautiful images chronicled in this book. A collaboration between Maria Riva (Dietrich's daughter) and the Marlene Dietrich Museum in Berlin.This incredible movie star apparently didn't throw ANYTHING away (except perhaps her numerous lovers, letters to whom and from whom are also included in this tome). The sheer beauty and quality of Ms. Dietrich's clothing and personal items (visible in this book IN FULL COLOUR)speaks volumes as to this magnificent woman's taste and unsurpassed style. This is truly a well thought out and carefully put together homage to one of the silver screen's most enduring legends!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A vulnerable, more open Marlene, December 3, 2001

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Here are images we've never seen before. The ones of her life on the front in W.W. II are amazing. Brave woman fighting for the US soldiers. And the picture of her in the bathtub is worth the book alone. The private dresses, her lingerie, her jewels -- these are amazing.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars La Dietrich, June 23, 2003

By	R. Allen "rick926" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you were a fan of Dietrich and were allowed to own only ONE book about this woman, then this should be the book to own. To reiterate another reviewer's thought -- it is EXQUISITE.