Neve Campbell [Paperback]

Kathleen Tracy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

This biography tells the story of the woman behind the actress and describes how the Guelph native went from being one of the National Ballet School of Canada’s best young ballerinas to one of Hollywood’s most popular stars. It recounts in detail—through interviews with her associates and Neve’s own words—the circumstances that drove her to abruptly quit dance and turn her energies to acting. It goes on to explore the fierce ambition that drove her forward along each step of her near-meteoric rise, from her breakthrough part in the Canadian series Catwalk, to the move to Hollywood where she became part of the cast of the hit TV series Party of Five, and beyond to her roles in films such as The Craft, Scream, and Wild Things. Equal attention is paid to Campbell’s private life, including her self-professed insecurities, her difficulty adjusting to fame, and her short-lived marriage to Canadian actor Jeff Colt, a relationship that was certainly a victim of Neve’s success. But as Kathleen Tracy discovers, behind all these apparent weaknesses lies a steely will.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The first biography of the hot young star from Fox TV's Party of Five, as well as the movies Scream (1, 2, and 3). Although always friendly to fans and the press, Neve Campbell nevertheless exudes an enigmatic aura and makes it clear she'd much prefer to talk about anyone but herself. This biography tells the story of the woman behind the actress and describes how the Guelph native went from being one of the National Ballet School of Canada's best young ballerinas to one of Hollywood's most popular stars. Neve Campbell recounts in detail - through interviews with her associates and Neve's own words - the circumstances that drove her to abruptly quit dance and turn her energies to acting. It goes on to explore the fierce ambition that drove her forward along each step of her near-meteoric rise, from her breakthrough part in the Canadian series Catwalk, to the move to Hollywood where she became part of the cast of the hit TV series Party of Five, and beyond to her roles in films such as The Craft, Scream, and Wild Things. Equal attention is paid to Campbell's private life, including her self-professed insecurities, her difficulty adjusting to fame, and her short-lived marriage to Canadian actor Jeff Colt, a relationship that was certainly a victim of Neve's success. But as Kathleen Tracy discovers, behind all these apparent weaknesses lies a steely will; says her ex-husband, "Neve's able to do everything, so she wants to do it all." For fans and non-fans alike, Neve Campbell offers a colorful portrait of the woman who in fact just might "do it all," and in the process become the next great star of her generation.

From the Author

Kathleen Tracy is an entertainment journalist and the author of numerous biographies and television companions, including: Ellen: The Real Story of Ellen DeGeneres; Home Brewed: The Drew Carey Biography; Imus: America's Cowboy; and Seinfeld: The Entire Domain. She has contributed to A&E Biography Magazine and Film News International. She lives in Sherman Oaks, California.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550224018
• ISBN-13: 978-1550224016
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,037,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Neve is so photogenic!!!!!, August 18, 2000

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Jess (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neve Campbell (Paperback)

This book is worth buying just for the pictures. Not only are the color shots amazing, Neve's story is pretty incredible too. After reading this, I really felt like I knew more about Neve. If you admire Neve as much as I do, you'll love this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Pretty Pretty, August 20, 2000

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Gerry Tobi (Lincoln, Nebraska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neve Campbell (Paperback)

I just love Neve! She is a beautiful woman and a wonderful actress! This book is great, by far the best biography of her out there. And trust me, I've read them all! The photos are fantastically beautiful. If you're like me and love Neve, you gotta see this book! (Even if only for the photos.)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great pics OK biography, September 15, 2000

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"marc83" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Neve Campbell (Paperback)

I've been a fan of Neve's ever since seeing her in 'Wild Things'. Neve looks absolutely beautiful in all the photographs in this book.The photos were the only reason I bought the book.I've only skimmed through the biography,I haven't read it cover to cover. It's no Booker Prize Winner but I still prefer this book to 'Great Expectations'.