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When starlets were starlets, August 17, 2005
This review is from: The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and '40s and Our World Since Then (Hardcover)
There's basically three reasons to buy this book:
1) For the clothing styles of (primarily) the 1930s and '40s, as noted in the book's title.
2) For the many movie stills (most featuring actress Marsha Hunt) reproduced therein, a cinemaphile and collector's delight.
3) For the vast array of photographs of the gorgeous Marsha Hunt, certainly an actress who did not (and does not) receive the accolades due her for her natural beauty!
In addition to her beauty being overlooked, Hunt also did not receive the props due her for her superb acting ability -- and Ms. Hunt was also one smart gal. This is a big, thick, well-written book with tons of photos, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it for fans of fashion, movies and female pulchritude (and Marsha Hunt)!
Note, however, the price that dealers are trying to squeeze out of this volume: typically about $100 to almost $200! Don't be ripped-off by dealers trying to bleed you on this book. It was originally published at $49.95, and you can typically find it on eBay for about (or below) that price. In addition, The Drama Book Shop in New York City has copies available for $49.95 (plus shipping), and they have CONTINUED to get a new supply of copies in -- which means there must be a good amount of copies of this book lying in a warehouse somewhere! Buy this book now, but don't overpay!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Capturing the glamour and style of Hollywood's yesteryears, November 21, 2000
This review is from: The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and '40s and Our World Since Then (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful "cofffee table" book filled with the author's personal collection of black and white photos capturing the fashions of classic times. She was a model and a movie star and her notes and reflections are as interesting as the history captured through the photos. This book is a great reference for costume or clothing designers who want to recreate the style and panache of this period.
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Capturing the glamour and style of Hollywood's yesteryears, November 21, 2000
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This review is from: The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and '40s and Our World Since Then (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful "cofffee table" book filled with the author's personal collection of black and white photos capturing the fashions of classic times. She was a model and a movie star and her notes and reflections are as interesting as the history captured through the photos. This book is a great reference for costume or clothing designers who want to recreate the style and panache of this period.
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