The Power of Glamour: The Women Who Defined the Magic of Stardom

by Annette Tapert

Book Overview

Profiles eleven women who exemplified 1930s Hollywood--Gloria Swanson, Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Carole Lombard, Claudette Colbert, Kay Francis, Dolores Del Rio, and Constance Bennett.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517703769
• ISBN13: 9780517703762
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS BOOK!

Let me begin by saying that, as a huge vintage film fan, any book that features chapters devoted to both Norma Shearer and Kay Francis between its covers is perfect in my opinion. So now that you know that I am not an impartial judge, I have to tell you this book is fabulous. Annette Tapert did not focus on the cliche glamourous women, she focuses on the often times forgotten glamour girls, such as the aforementioned Norma Shearer and Kay Francis, as well as Dolores Del Rio and Constance Bennett. The book has fabulous photographs and a detailed biography of each glamourous woman. And, glamourous they were! All of the women featured here have left their mark on film and fashion through the years and deserve to be recognized as icons of glamour!

A beautiful escape to the world of glamour

This is not only a lovely "coffee table book" but a great history of the world of fashion. The movie actresses profiled are truly what defines glamour and intrigue. The biographies are well written and add much insight into these beauties of yesteryear. A true delight for film buffs who are captivated by actresses who dressed for success. A book to be read over and over. The many breathtaking photos alone are well worth the price. Beautiful and mesmerizing, what today's actresses can only dream of.

Ms. Tapert does it again.

I devoured every word of Ms. Taperts first book "Power of Style". when I read she was writing "Power of Glamour" I could not wait for it to come out. I was not disappointed. what wonderful insights into the lives and closets of some of hollywoods most beautiful women.

Extraordinary !! Brilliant tidbits and information !!

I thoroughly enjoyed this tome, to glamour !! I never knew the items, from which Ms. Tapert found. Yet , they kept me enthralled in for hours !! I enjoyed and shall recommend this tome, for all fashionados !!

A wonderful treat for anyone fascinated by film or fashion.

Tapert's book sets out a veritable feast of information about some of the most glamorous stars of Hollywood's golden eras. Great photos and entertainingly written text make this my favorite new book for gift-giving.