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The Price of Illusion: A Memoir,Used
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From Joan Juliet Buck, former editorinchief of Paris Vogue comes her dazzling, compulsively readable memoir: a fabulous account of four decades spent in the creative heart of London, New York, Los Angeles, and Paris, chronicling her quest to discover the difference between glitter and gold, illusion and reality, and what looks like happiness from the thing itself.Born into a world of makebelieve as the daughter of a largerthanlife film producer, Joan Juliet Bucks childhood was a whirlwind of famous faces, everchanging home addresses, and a fascination with the shiny surfaces of things. When Joan became the first and only American woman ever to fill Paris Vogue's coveted position of Editor in Chief, a figurehead in the cult of fashion and beauty, she had the means to recreate for her aging father, now a widower, the life hed enjoyed during his highflying years, a splendid illusion of glamorous excess that could not be sustained indefinitely.Joans memoir tells the story of a life lived in the best places at the most interesting times: London and New York in the swinging 1960s, Rome and Milan in the dangerous 1970s, Paris in the heady 1980s and 1990s. But when her fantasy life at Vogue came to an end, she had to find out who she was after all those years of makebelieve. She chronicles this journey in beautiful and at times heartbreaking prose, taking the reader through the wild parties and the fashion, the celebrities and creative geniuses as well as love, loss, and the loneliness of getting everything you thought you wanted and finding its not what youd imagined. While Joans story is unique, her journey toward selfdiscovery is refreshing and universal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Price of Illusion: A Memoir' about? A: This memoir by Joan Juliet Buck chronicles her life in the glamorous worlds of fashion and celebrity, detailing her experiences in major cities like London, New York, and Paris over four decades.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author is Joan Juliet Buck, who served as the editor-in-chief of Paris Vogue.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Price of Illusion'? A: The memoir contains 416 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Price of Illusion: A Memoir' published? A: The book was published on March 7, 2017.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This memoir is categorized under 'Rich & Famous'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in fashion history? A: Yes, the memoir provides insights into the fashion industry and the author's experiences within it, making it suitable for those interested in fashion history.
- Q: What themes are explored in this memoir? A: The memoir explores themes of illusion versus reality, self-discovery, the impact of fame, and the pursuit of happiness.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is labeled as 'Illustrated', indicating that it contains images relevant to the memoir.
- Q: Is this book a good gift for someone interested in personal stories of famous individuals? A: Yes, this memoir offers a personal and engaging account of the author's life, making it a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in the lives of notable figures.