Audrey: The 50s: A Stunning Photographic Showcase of the Iconic Hollywood Actress

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A stunning photographic compilation showcasing Audrey Hepburn’s iconic career in the 1950s—the decade that solidified her place as one of the world’s greatest stars in film and fashion. Devoted to her most influential decade, Audrey: The 50s brings together in one volume the allure and elegance that made Audrey Hepburn the most iconic figure in modern fashion history. Photographed during the early days of her career, both on the sets of Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, and other classic films, and in fashion photo shoots by top photographers who adored and immortalized her, these beautiful black-and-white and color images radiate with Audrey’s waifish charm, ethereal beauty, and effortless style. Renowned author, curator and photographic preservationist David Wills has carefully selected this collection of two hundred museum-quality photos that capture Audrey in her prime as never before. Audrey: The 50s displays this star at her brightest, and brings her legacy into perfect focus. Among the highlights: Rare and classic images digitally restored from vintage photographic prints, original studio negatives and transparencies. Never-before-seen publicity photos, scene stills and work shots from the sets of Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Love in the Afternoon, and The Nun’s Story. Previously unpublished "posed candids" of Audrey at home. Beautifully restored advertisements, fan magazine layouts, international film posters and lobby cards. Quotes from photographers, directors, and costars, including William Holden, Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, Billy Wilder, King Vidor, William Wyler, Edith Head, Hubert de Givenchy, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, and Audrey herself. Review: Gorgeous Audrey - A wonderful book with beautiful photos of Audrey. A great gift for any fan of Fair Lady. I am the big fan of Audrey Hepburn, I really love it! But a small minus - some photos are divided in the middle. It's not very nice. I thank the seller: ARTSnCRAFTS~Books. Review: I really cannot even begin to express my delight with this gorgeous book - I really cannot even begin to express my delight with this gorgeous book! Every page and every image is a testament to the great lady herself, and her beauty and appeal to generations of her fans. Beautiful bold colours, some images i have not seen before. The book covers her early career right up until the end of the 50s when she was a fully fledged star. This book is as beautiful as the lady herself, stunning, stunning, stunning. A great purchase for any Audrey aficionado or indeed a great coffee table book for anyone who wants to share their love of all things magical! Buy it now!