James Spada Book order (chronological)

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.]

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

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.

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.

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.

Kniha popisuje osud příbuzného rodiny prezidenta Johna Kennedyho.

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.