Audrey Hepburn by Karney Robyn ISBN 9781611457131, 1611457130 instant download

Audrey Hepburn by Karney Robyn ISBN 9781611457131, 1611457130 instant download

With 177 superb photographs, Audrey Hepburn is a sumptuous celebration of Hepburn as a beloved fashion icon and actress. Karney tells the story of Hepburn's life, from her childhood in Nazi-occupied Holland, through her early aspirations to become a ballet dancer, the instant and universal acclaim of her onscreen début, and her years as one of Hollywood's most sought-after stars, to her later life working among the poorest children of the Third World. Karney's book gives fans a rare view into the life of a beloved star. Hepburn's acting career began after a series of minor revue and film roles in London. Hepburn was spotted by the writer Colette, who immediately cast her in the central role of a Broadway adaptation of her story, Gigi. Soon afterwards, Hepburn was offered a role alongside Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday, for which she collected an Oscar for Best Actress.

The book highlights all her success that followed. She won the Tony Award for Best Actress for Ondine,...