Gladysz, Thomas

Louise Brooks, the Persistent Star

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ISBN 13:: 9780692151020
author:: Gladysz, Thomas
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pandorasbox Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 296
Dimensions:: 24.4 x 17 x 1.6 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Film & Video,
Condition:: New
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Louise Brooks, the Persistent Star brings together 15 years of work by Thomas Gladysz, Director of the Louise Brooks Society. This collection features a selection of his articles, essays, and blogs about the silent film star, covering both well-known films like Beggars of Life and Pandora's Box, as well as lesser-known aspects of her career. The book includes pieces on various topics, from local to global, provocative to poignant, and quirky to surprising. Related interviews with actor Paul McGann, singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, and novelist Laura Moriarty are also included, along with dozens of illustrations. This comprehensive collection offers a unique insight into the life and career of Louise Brooks, a true Hollywood legend. Through his work, Thomas Gladysz sheds new light on Brooks' remarkable story, making this book an essential resource for film enthusiasts and scholars alike.

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