Stein, Jean

Edie: American Girl

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ISBN 13:: 9780802134103
author:: Stein, Jean
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 564
Dimensions:: 23.37 x 15.82 x 2.54 centimetres
Genre:: Biography: film, television & music
Condition:: New
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Edie American Girl by Jean Stein is a captivating biography that explores the life of Edie Sedgwick, a woman who exploded onto the public scene in the 1960s. With a dazzling array of voices and perspectives, Stein sheds light on the meteoric rise and tragic fall of this enigmatic figure. The book offers a nuanced portrayal of the Pop Art world of the '60s, revealing its glittering facade to be a hollow and desperate pursuit of pleasure and fame. Through Sedgwick's story, Stein also examines the darker side of the era, where the lines between glamour and despair were often blurred. This thought-provoking biography is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of the 1960s experience in America.

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