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Dean, a handsome young actor, seemed headed for Hollywood idoldom when he died in an auto accident in California on September 30, 1955. Almost immediately thereafter he became a cult figure, and that situation has continued, shows the author. Since Dean made only three films, the focus of the cultists has been as much, perhaps more, on his death than on his life. The first half of this book, relating the accident, the inquest, the anniversary gatherings at Dean's burial site and similar topics, will strike the general reader as inconsequential. But in the second half, Beath profiles some of the odd, obsessed fans who keep the Dean legend alive; this section is brilliant, recalling Nathanael West. There is one disquieting note, however: Beath himself is a collector of Dean memorabilia. Photos not seen by PW. 10,000 first printing; author tour.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Thirty-one years after James Dean's death, the hysteria continues. The thesis behind this book is that there may have been a cover-up in the investigation of the car crash that killed Dean. Furthermore, Beath believes the driver of the other car involved should have been charged in the accident. Offered in testimony are excerpts from the official inquest, an independent investigation of the day, and a few interviews. Rounding out the work are communications between Dean cultists, the starry-eyed idolatry of actress Vampira (Maila Nurmia friend of Dean), and ruminations on Dean's spiritual impact on America. Much ado about very little, but still a fascinating glimpse into the insular world of the cultist. Christopher Schemering, formerly with Arlington Cty. P.L., Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Dean, a handsome young actor, seemed headed for Hollywood idoldom when he died in an auto accident in California on September 30, 1955. Almost immediately thereafter he became a cult figure, and that situation has continued, shows the author. Since Dean made only three films, the focus of the cultists has been as much, perhaps more, on his death than on his life. The first half of this book, relating the accident, the inquest, the anniversary gatherings at Dean's burial site and similar topics, will strike the general reader as inconsequential. But in the second half, Beath profiles some of the odd, obsessed fans who keep the Dean legend alive; this section is brilliant, recalling Nathanael West. There is one disquieting note, however: Beath himself is a collector of Dean memorabilia. Photos not seen by PW. 10,000 first printing; author tour.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Thirty-one years after James Dean's death, the hysteria continues. The thesis behind this book is that there may have been a cover-up in the investigation of the car crash that killed Dean. Furthermore, Beath believes the driver of the other car involved should have been charged in the accident. Offered in testimony are excerpts from the official inquest, an independent investigation of the day, and a few interviews. Rounding out the work are communications between Dean cultists, the starry-eyed idolatry of actress Vampira (Maila Nurmia friend of Dean), and ruminations on Dean's spiritual impact on America. Much ado about very little, but still a fascinating glimpse into the insular world of the cultist. Christopher Schemering, formerly with Arlington Cty. P.L., Va.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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James Dean, Paso Robles, Jimmy Dean, Los Angeles, New York, Rebel Without, Rolf Weutherich, Ernie Tripke, Paul Moreno, Winton Dean, Clifford Hord, Kenneth Kendall, Maila Nurmi, San Luis Obispo County, Cal Poly, Park Cemetery, Bill Hickman, Museum Days, Sanford Roth, Charles Adams, United States, Warner Brothers, Adeline Nall, Competition Motors, Jack Simmons New!
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There is a telephone pole in California. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
inquest transcript, westbound lane, death route, skid marks Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
James Dean, Paso Robles, Jimmy Dean, Los Angeles, New York, Rebel Without, Rolf Weutherich, Ernie Tripke, Paul Moreno, Winton Dean, Clifford Hord, Kenneth Kendall, Maila Nurmi, San Luis Obispo County, Cal Poly, Park Cemetery, Bill Hickman, Museum Days, Sanford Roth, Charles Adams, United States, Warner Brothers, Adeline Nall, Competition Motors, Jack Simmons New!
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- James Dean: Behind the Scenes by Leith Adams on 10 pages
- James Dean by Beulah Roth on 7 pages
- San Luis Obispo County by Automobile Club of Southern California on page 6, and page 24
- Easy Rider by Peter Fonda on page 196, and page 198
- Kern County by Automobile Club of Southern California on page 6, and page 18
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- Live Fast, Die Young: The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause by Lawrence Frascella in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- James Dean: At Speed by Lee Raskin in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Rebel Males: Clift, Brando and Dean by Graham McCann in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Boulevard of Broken Dreams: The Life, Times and Legend of James Dean by Paul Alexander in Back Matter
- Porsche Speedster: The Evolution of Porsche's Light-Weight Sports Car 1947 to 1994-356 and 911 by Michel Thiriar in Back Matter
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