Der Bildband beleuchtet die einzigartige Karriere von Cary Grant, der als smarter, witziger und sexy Hollywood-Star gilt. Ian Fleming ließ sich bei der James-Bond-Figur von ihm inspirieren. Grant arbeitete mit renommierten Regisseuren zusammen und verkörpert bis heute den eleganten, selbstironischen Charme der Männerwelt.
The King of Cool is as popular today as in the 1950s and 1960s, when he became famous in films such as Bullitt, The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven , The Thomas Crown Affair , and later The Towering Inferno . McQueen began his career in television and moved into film in the mid-1950s when he became a true cinema icon, and classic images of him are widely reproduced today. In many of his films his real-life passion for fast cars and motorcycle racing was evident, and he was always excited to do his own stunts. This beautiful collection shows the different sides of his professional and personal life, with many images not seen before, and will be a delight to his multitude of fans.
John F. Kennedy Jr. was the beloved son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, whose sudden death in 1999 transformed the American Dream into a poignant tragedy. Editors Yann-Brice Dherbier and Pierre-Henri Verlhac present a visual journey through John Jr.'s life in this iconic volume, featuring exquisite photographs, many previously unpublished. This oversized, 248-page book showcases over 200 glamorous, dramatic, and intimate images that capture the essence of America’s favorite son. Beginning with his birth just seventeen days after his father's election, the book chronicles his childhood in the White House, including the touching moment of his salute at JFK's funeral, reflecting his remarkable character. It explores his privileged upbringing with his mother and sister, his education at Brown University, the founding of George magazine, and his rise as one of the world's most eligible bachelors. The narrative culminates in his marriage to Carolyn Bessette, a union that ended tragically with their untimely deaths. This volume is a rare opportunity for admirers of J.F.K. Jr. to witness the complexities of his life as it unfolded in the public eye, offering a unique glimpse into the man behind the legend.
Commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Kennedy assassination, this pictorial tribute brings together a collection of photographs to chronicle the life and times of America's youngest elected president.