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Ideal Beauty: The Life And Times Of Greta Garbo
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One Of The Silver Screens Greatest Beauties, Greta Garbo Was Also One Of Its Most Profound Enigmas. A Star In Both Silent Pictures And Talkies, Garbo Kept Viewers Riveted With Understated Performances That Suggested Deep Melancholy And Strong Desires Roiling Just Under The Surface. And Offscreen, The Intensely Private Garbo Was Perhaps Even More Mysterious And Alluring, As Her Retirement From Hollywood At Age Thirtysix Only Fueled The Publics Fascination.Ideal Beauty Reveals The Woman Behind The Mystique, A Woman Who Overcame An Impoverished Childhood To Become A Student At The Swedish Royal Dramatic Academy, An Actress In European Films, And Ultimately A Hollywood Star. Chronicling Her Tough Negotiations With Louis B. Mayer At Mgm, It Shows How Garbo Carved Out Enough Power In Hollywood To Craft A Distinctly New Feminist Screen Presence In Films Like Queen Christina. Banner Draws On Over Ten Years Of Indepth Archival Research In Sweden, Germany, France, And The United States To Demonstrate How, Away From The Cameras Glare, Garbos Life Was Even More Intriguing. Ideal Beauty Takes A Fresh Look At An Icon Who Helped To Define Female Beauty In The Twentieth Century And Provides Answers To Muchdebated Questions About Garbos Childhood, Sexuality, Career, Illnesses And Breakdowns, And Spiritual Awakening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Ideal Beauty: The Life and Times of Greta Garbo'? A: The book explores the life of Greta Garbo, focusing on her journey from an impoverished childhood to becoming a Hollywood star, while examining her enigmatic personality and profound impact on film and female beauty.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Ideal Beauty' is Dr. Lois W. Banner, who has conducted extensive archival research to provide an in-depth look at Garbo's life and career.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Ideal Beauty'? A: The book contains 286 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of Greta Garbo's life.
- Q: When was 'Ideal Beauty' published? A: The book was published on September 15, 2023.
- Q: Does the book include any unique insights or research? A: Yes, Dr. Banner draws on over ten years of archival research across multiple countries, providing unique insights into Garbo's life beyond her film career.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of classic cinema? A: Absolutely, 'Ideal Beauty' is ideal for fans of classic cinema, particularly those interested in Greta Garbo and the evolution of female representation in film.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of beauty, identity, feminism, and the complexities of Garbo's personal and professional life.
- Q: What makes this book different from other biographies of Greta Garbo? A: This biography uniquely combines in-depth research and a fresh perspective on Garbo's life, focusing not only on her career but also on her personal struggles and triumphs.
- Q: Can this book be a valuable resource for academic studies? A: Yes, 'Ideal Beauty' can serve as a valuable resource for academic studies related to film history, gender studies, and cultural analysis, given its thorough research and insights.