Audrey - Walker, Alexander
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Innocent, elegant, ethereal in her beauty, Audrey Hepburn stood alone among the actresses of her time. From her first moment of fame in Roman Holiday, through the triumphs of Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady, her screen presence was unique. Gregory Peck called her "a magical combination of high chic and high spirits." But Hepburn's story is also one of lifelong struggle--to escape the burden of family history, and to conquer the demons of her own life. In this newly expanded edition of his definitive biography, Alexander Walker reveals new details about her parents' Fascist sympathies,…mehr

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Innocent, elegant, ethereal in her beauty, Audrey Hepburn stood alone among the actresses of her time. From her first moment of fame in Roman Holiday, through the triumphs of Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady, her screen presence was unique. Gregory Peck called her "a magical combination of high chic and high spirits." But Hepburn's story is also one of lifelong struggle--to escape the burden of family history, and to conquer the demons of her own life. In this newly expanded edition of his definitive biography, Alexander Walker reveals new details about her parents' Fascist sympathies, about Audrey's own wartime experiences, and about the tragic story of her attempts to make peace with her father before the end of his life. And he offers a moving portrait of a woman whose search for happiness was compromised all her life by insecurity, eating disorders, and an inability to find lasting love. From her troubled childhood through her heartfelt battle against world hunger on behalf of UNICEF, Alexander Walker has painted a candid and affectionate portrait of one of the world's most beloved actresses: This is Audrey's real story.
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Alexander Walker, the performed author, offers his masterpiece, "Beauty: Illustrated Chiefly by using an Analysis and Classification of Beauty in Woman," as a profound exploration into the aesthetics of female beauty. In this captivating paintings, Walker delves into the intricacies of beauty, employing a meticulous analysis and class to unravel the secrets and techniques that define and represent the charm of girls. The book goes beyond superficial views, presenting readers a complete and considerate exam of beauty's diverse dimensions. Walker, recognized for his understanding in aesthetics, takes readers on a journey thru the subjective and objective factors that make contributions to the belief of splendor in girls. Through insightful observations and an eager expertise of artistic and cultural affects, he attempts to decipher the widespread principles that govern our appreciation of female beauty. "Beauty" stands as a testament to Walker's highbrow prowess and his potential to engage readers in a scholarly discourse on a subject that has intrigued humanity for hundreds of years. The book no longer only serves as an analytical exploration however also as a celebration of the diverse manifestations of splendor, acknowledging its subjective nature even as offering a framework for knowledge its underlying standards.