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Styling the Stars: Lost Treasures from the Twentieth Century Fox Archive,Used
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A stunning collection of behindthescenes hair, makeup, and wardrobe continuity photographs from the Twentieth Century Fox archive, Styling the Stars features images of more than 150 actorssuch as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and Paul Newmanfrom more than 100 Fox classics, including Miracle on 34th Street, The Sound of Music, Cleopatra, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.In 1997 Twentieth Century Fox established an archive of allbutforgotten production stills taken during the filming of some of their most memorable movies. Published here for the first time, this archive includes hundreds of riveting portraits of Hollywoods most treasured leading men and women as they were prepped for the camera.Revered for their indisputable sense of style, the carefully crafted characters portrayed by the likes of Clark Gable, Julie Andrews, and Audrey Hepburn came as the result of meticulous hairstyling, makeup artistry, and lavish costume design. In Hollywoods trendsetting word of glamour and glitz, continuity photographs ensured that these wardrobe elements remained consistent throughout the filming process. Once fully styled, stars posed for cameraready continuity shots, which now, decades later, provide a striking record of the evolution of Hollywood fashion and stardom from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Through these longlost photographs, which were never intended for the public eye, Styling the Stars takes fans of film, fashion, and photography inside the Twentieth Century Fox archive to deliver an intimate look at Hollywoods Golden Age and beyond.Written by Angela Cartwright (The Sound of Music, Lost in Space) and Tom McLaren, with a foreword by Maureen OHara (Miracle on 34th Street), this collection of candid rarities offers a glimpse into the details of prepping Hollywoods most iconic personalities, as well as revelatory stories about Twentieth Century Fox classics, such as Planet of the Apes, Cleopatra, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Young Lions, and more. Here youll find images of Shirley Temple as she runs a brush through her trademark curls, Marilyn Monroe as shes styled for her role in Lets Make It Legal, Cary Grant as he suits up for a swim, and Paul Newman donning a sixshooter, among hundreds of rare, neverbeforepublished photographs. The result is a stunning collectors volume of film and fashion photography, as well as an invaluable compendium of movie history.Styling the Stars is now available in paperback for the first time.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Styling the Stars'? A: 'Styling the Stars: Lost Treasures from the Twentieth Century Fox Archive' primarily focuses on behind-the-scenes photography showcasing hair, makeup, and wardrobe continuity from classic Twentieth Century Fox films.
- Q: Who are some of the actors featured in the book? A: The book features images of over 150 notable actors, including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and Paul Newman.
- Q: How many pages does 'Styling the Stars' have? A: 'Styling the Stars' contains 304 pages filled with images and stories from the Twentieth Century Fox archive.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Styling the Stars' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for collectors and fans alike.
- Q: When was 'Styling the Stars' published? A: 'Styling the Stars' was published on April 4, 2017, and is a reprint edition.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is written by Angela Cartwright and Tom McLaren, with a foreword by Maureen O’Hara.
- Q: Can you tell me about the condition of the book? A: 'Styling the Stars' is offered in 'Very Good' condition, ensuring quality for readers and collectors.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable collector's item? A: This book is valuable for its rare, never-before-published photographs of Hollywood's most iconic stars and the behind-the-scenes stories that accompany them.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would appreciate this book? A: 'Styling the Stars' appeals to fans of film, fashion, and photography, particularly those interested in Hollywood's Golden Age.
- Q: What is the significance of the continuity photographs included in the book? A: Continuity photographs are significant as they document the styling processes of iconic characters, reflecting the evolution of Hollywood fashion from the 1930s to the early 1970s.