Audrey Hepburn In Paris,New

Introduction by Luca Dotti and Foreword by Giambattista ValliA gorgeous, sophisticated celebration of Audrey Hepburns lifelong connection to the City of Light, featuring all the places in Paris she loved most, illustrated with vivid photographs, and featuring neverbeforepublished stories about her films, family, friendships, photoshoots, and fashions.One of the worlds most iconic actresses and one of the worlds most iconic cities together in one extraordinary volume.There has always been a special connection between Audrey Hepburn and Paris. In Audrey Hepburn in Paris, Meghan Friedlander, curator of the fan site Rare Audrey Hepburn, and Audreys son Luca Dotti offer a unique look at the legendary actresss life and love affair with the City of Light.The influence of Paris on Audrey is visible in everything from her films to her fashion choices to the friendships she cherished. Through rare or neverbeforepublished photographs, quotes, and anecdotes, this intimate book offers an intriguing portrait of the star in all her many facetsfrom the roles she played in films to her roles as devoted mother, doting pet owner, avid gardener, and devoted humanitarian, all played out against the backdrop of this special place that was ever present in her memories. Audrey Hepburn in Paris gives us a behindthescenes glimpse of her life therecapturing her favorite sights, sounds, and shops, always with a characteristic sense of charm, glamour, and joie de vivre that is perfectly Parisian.Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of Paris that made it so precious to Audrey, from famous films, chic couture, fabled photoshoots, and elegant events to the quieter moments with family and friends rarely seen by the public, including her friendship with her close companion and goto designer Hubert de Givenchy.Illustrated with 200 fullcolor and blackandwhite photographs, packed with tender, funny, and glamorous personal stories told by Audrey and those who knew her best, Audrey Hepburn in Paris reveals this beloved star as never beforeand pays homage to the city that shaped so much of Audreys life, through Audreys eyes.