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James Spada

    January 1, 1950

    James Spada is an author celebrated for his insightful illustrated books chronicling the careers of film and music icons, skillfully capturing the essence of their work. He later transitioned to intimate biographies, delving deeply into the lives of celebrities and revealing their private worlds and psychological depths. His stylistic versatility is further evident in early fictional works that evoke historical atmospheres. In recent years, Spada has gained renown as a photographer of the male nude, using light to craft evocative portraits and solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted artist.

    Jackie
    Julia
    More Than a Woman
    Grace
    Peter Lawford
    Streisand. In the Camera Eye
    • Streisand. In the Camera Eye

      • 287 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.]

      Streisand. In the Camera Eye2014
      4.7
    • Julia

      Her Life

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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

      Julia2004
      3.6
    • Kdo by neznal Julii Robertsovou, okouzlující herečku, která se stala moderním ztělesněním ženských ikon jako Grace Kellyová či Audrey Hepburnová? Publikace odkrývá téměř neznámá soukromá zákoutí jejího života, přičemž nabízí portrét ženy, jejíž životní pouť připomíná pohádku o Popelce. Julia se narodila 28. října 1967 v Georgii, ale její dětství bylo poznamenáno rozvodem rodičů a smrtí otce. Po střední škole se přestěhovala do New Yorku, kde ji podporoval její bratr Erik v jejích prvních filmových krůčcích. Skutečný průlom přišel s nezávislým filmem Mystic Pizza, který odstartoval její hvězdnou kariéru. Kniha se také zabývá jejími vztahy a profesními konflikty. Zjistíte, proč se vyhýbá konfrontacím, proč kritizuje Steven Spielberg, ale obdivuje ji Woody Allen. Zmiňuje se o jejích neúspěšných milostných vztazích, včetně zrušeného zasnoubení s Dylenam McDermottem a tajemného odchodu od Kiefera Sutherlanda. Prozkoumává také její manželství s Lylem Lovettem, které trvalo méně než dva roky, a konečně, jak se v roce 2002 provdala za kameramana Daniela Modera a získala Oscara za roli Erin Brockovich. Tato publikace se snaží odpovědět na otázky, které obklopují její fascinující život a kariéru.

      Julia Robertsová : miláček Ameriky2004
      3.6
    • John and Caroline

      Their Lives in Pictures

      • 195 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      They were the youngest children to live in the White House in over a century -- Caroline just three and John Jr. a newborn when their father took the oath of office. They won the hearts of the American people as they romped around -- and under -- their father's desk in the Oval Office. And when, three years later, Caroline kissed JFK's coffin and John Jr. saluted the passing bier, they were forever etched in the nation's collective heart.In this book, James Spada gathers the rarest and most telling photographs of these remarkable siblings as they grew up in the center of the public spotlight, fiercely protected by their mother and yet never far from the camera's eye. Spada includes more than 250 photographs -- 150 of which have never been published -- and tells John and Caroline's life story in extended anecdotal captions.

      John and Caroline2001
    • Jackie

      Her Life in Pictures

      • 196 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A photographic biography of Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis covers her entire life, accompanies its many pictures with anecdotal captions, and is largely made up of rarely or previously unpublished images. 50,000 first printing.

      Jackie2000
    • More Than a Woman

      An Intimate Biography of Bette Davis

      • 691 pages
      • 25 hours of reading

      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.

      More Than a Woman1994
      4.1
    • Peter Lawford

      The Man Who Kept the Secrets

      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.

      Peter Lawford1992
      4.0