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In 1982, writer and journalist Tom Graves in the beginning years of his career pursued the fanciful notion of writing a biography of the most reclusive star in the history of cinema, Louise Brooks. The problem: Louise Brooks admitted virtually no one into her life, much less an unknown writer from the South who had seen only a handful of her films. Armed with his innocence, youth, and can-do spirit, Graves not only talked Louise Brooks into letting him into her apartment, but spent an at times tense, at times heartwarming afternoon with her. Eventually, after debating whether to throw him out, Brooks cottoned to the young, brash writer and for a few exhilarating weeks for Graves authorized him to write her biography. After 30 years Graves finally tells his tale as the last journalist to ever be admitted into the bedroom of this cult legend. Author's Note: Based on feedback from readers, I have added a Photo Gallery of more than 100 selected photographs of Louise Brooks, including the long-suppressed art nudes of her shot in the 1920s. I have also added the first chapter from my aborted biography of Louise Brooks titled Fallen Angel. Over 130 new pages have been added to this book.
