James Spada Books

Streisand: In the Camera Eye is a collection of 170 of the most compelling photographs of Barbra Streisand, chosen for their rarity, beauty, and insight into Streisand’s multifaceted life and career. The pictures, most of which have never been published before, document her many phases, from her early days on Broadway, including Funny Girl, to her hugely popular TV specials, to her work as an actress in films such as Hello, Dolly!, The Way We Were, and A Star Is Born. Taken by some of the greatest names in photography—including Philippe Halsman, Francesco Scavullo, Douglas Kirkland, Bob Willoughby, and Cecil Beaton—the images also represent her fabled concerts, as well as personal moments away from the set and stage. Seven essays by Spada introduce the various periods of Streisand’s adult life, and, along with substantial anecdotal and quote-filled captions, they combine with the spectacular photos to tell the whole story of one of the world’s most popular and beloved stars. [Please note that the title design intentionally wraps around the spine to the back cover.]

From the bestselling author of Grace: The Secret Lives of a Princess comes a fascinating, heartrending story of a deeply troubled man, whose life was a dizzying whirl of sex, scandal and secrets even the tabloids dared not print. "A compelling morality tale . . . compulsive reading".--Los Angeles Times. Photographs.

She was one of Hollywood's greatest stars, living a life filled with triumphs, tragedies, scandals, and heartache that rivaled any film plot. Acclaimed author James Spada spent three years researching and conducting over 150 interviews to create a definitive biography of Bette Davis, revealing the brash, uncompromising woman behind the superstar. This work captures her as a tortured artist, sexually needy lover, betrayed mother, and lost child. Spada gained unprecedented access to relatives, friends, and colleagues, along with court documents and personal correspondence, to portray one of Hollywood's most complex figures. The biography explores the profound impact of her father's desertion at age eight, her complicated relationship with her mother, and her fears of mental illness. It delves into her self-doubts amidst her Hollywood ascent, her tumultuous extramarital affairs, and her ambivalence about sex. Additionally, it uncovers the cover-up surrounding her second husband's death, her possible role in her adopted daughter's brain damage, and the troubling behavior of her fourth husband, Gary Merrill, alongside the vicious custody battle for their son, Michael. This captivating account reveals the multifaceted life of a woman whose legacy continues to resonate.

A portrait of Julia Roberts describes her dysfunctional family, her early dating life, the impact of "Pretty Woman" and the paparazzi on her stardom, her volatile relationships, and the many films that have marked her career

A legendary life shown in rare, mostly never before published photographsArguably the most famous woman of the century, certainly one of its most photographed, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis lived an astonishing life; her popularity and the fascination she held for people the world over during her nearly sixty years in the spotlight can hardly be overestimated. And while that has led to a number of books about her, none has told her life story in the way this one does--entirely in photographs, from birth to death, with lively, anecdotal extended captions.Of the 251 photographs in this book, 165 have never been published, 58 have rarely been published (in newspapers or magazines but never in book form), and 28 are inescapable images that have been seared into the memories of everyone. Together with the text that runs alongside them, these pictures tell the story of an American life that became legendary even while it was being lived, a story that will speak afresh to the hearts of all Americans.

In the fifty years since her death, Marilyn Monroe has grown from a superstar and sex symbol to a woman whose very being has been ingrained in the world’s cultural consciousness. This book chronicles her extraordinary life in over 200 rare and previously unpublished photographs, with fascinating, information-packed extended captions.ties that made her a legendary star.

FASCINATING . . . The story of the public's discovery of a genius and the genius's discovery of herself." --The New York Times Book Review "AS CLOSE TO A DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF STREISAND AS POSSIBLE. . . . The strength of Spada's book lies in his meticulous research."--Newsday For over thirty-five years, her full and luscious voice has defined music for a generation. Bestselling biographer James Spada interviewed more than two hundred people to capture the essence of this iconic figure. With compassion and honesty, he reveals the private life of Barbra Streisand, detailing her lonely Brooklyn childhood with a disapproving mother and abusive stepfather, her insatiable desire to perform, and the discovery of her extraordinary voice. Spada chronicles her rapid ascent to Broadway stardom at just twenty-one, alongside the complexities of her obsessive need for control, her demands for money, and the notable men in her life, including Elliot Gould, Jon Peters, and Ryan O'Neal. A stunning woman whose voice only improves with age, Barbra Streisand stands as one of the most creative and controversial figures of our time. "ENGROSSING . . . There is plenty of material here to amuse, entertain and even illuminate her carefully guarded life." --Los Angeles Times "WELL WRITTEN, LIVELY, AND ASSIDUOUSLY RESEARCHED." --Liz Smith

This book wonderfully captures the spirit, energy, wit, and warmth that has caused the world to take Katherine Hepburn to its heart.

An album of photographs highlights an account of the superstar's acting and singing struggles and success