James Dean
By: George Perry.
Publisher: DK
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
Subjects: Dean, James, 1931-1955.; Motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
Genres: Biography.
Other titles: Features photographs from the Dean family's private collection
Description: Beginning with his upbringing in the Quaker community of Fairmount, Indiana to his tragic death on September 30, 1955 and the effects his departure had on the world, this is the only official book of the James Dean 50th anniversary celebration, written with assistance from the James Dean estate. Included are rare images and James Dean memorabilia, plus over 30 never-before-seen portraits from Dean family's private collection.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 234) and index.
Filmography: p. 231-233.
"James Dean 50th anniversary"--Front cover.
"Authorized by the James Dean estate"--Front cover.
Jacket and cover same with photographs of Dean featured on both.
Table of contents: title: Prologue; title: The early years; title: The apprenticeship; title: The star; title: The legacy; title: Timeline.