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The Power of Glamour: The Women Who Defined the Magic of Stardom,New
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From Annette Tapert, the coauthor of the popular The Power of Style, comes a book that is just as beautiful and entertaining but that redefines an attribute even more intangible. In word and image, it evokes a unique Hollywood era and eleven of its goddesses who lived, and left as their legacy, the Power of Glamour.When the Glamour Era met the Golden Age of cinema, it cast a spell on a public beaten by the Depression and the threat of war. But the key ingredient in 1930s glamour was personality. Annette Tapert's moviequeen profiles, rich with fresh insights, reach beyond the starmaking machinery, fan magazines, fashions, and cosmetics to the essence of each women: the carefully molded image of Gloria Swanson, who started it all . . . Marlene Dietrich's siren persona on and off screen . . . the 'reverse glamour' of Katharine Hepburn and Greta Garbo. Their powerand that of Joan Crawford, Carole Lombard, Norma Shearer, Claudette Colbert, and the longneglected Kay Francis, Dolores Del Rio, and Constance Bennettlay in using style, wit, and guile to outsmart the studio system and enchant the world. In these pages we see how, veiled in intrigue and mystery, they brought glamour very close to its original meaning: witchcraft.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Power of Glamour'? A: The main theme of 'The Power of Glamour' revolves around the exploration of iconic women in Hollywood during the Glamour Era and how their personalities and images defined the magic of stardom.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Power of Glamour'? A: The author of 'The Power of Glamour' is Annette Tapert, who is also known for coauthoring 'The Power of Style'.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 3, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Power of Glamour' have? A: 'The Power of Glamour' contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'The Power of Glamour' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'The Power of Glamour' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book offers rich insights into the personalities and styles of eleven iconic Hollywood actresses, examining how they navigated the studio system and shaped their public images.
- Q: Does the book include images or photographs? A: Yes, 'The Power of Glamour' includes both words and images that evoke the Hollywood era it describes.
- Q: Who are some of the women featured in 'The Power of Glamour'? A: Some of the featured women include Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo, and Joan Crawford, among others.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other Hollywood biographies? A: This book uniquely combines visual and textual storytelling to redefine glamour, focusing on the personalities of the actresses rather than just their cinematic roles.