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Loving Garbo: The Story of Greta Garbo,Cecil Beaton and Mercedes De Acosta

Loving Garbo: The Story of Greta Garbo,Cecil Beaton and Mercedes De Acosta

by HugoVickers (Author)

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    Paperback 1995

    $15.63

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    Hardcover 1994

    $22.22
Synopsis

Greta Garbo's enduring legend derives from her incandescent performances as a woman in love in such classics as "Camille", "Queen Christina" and "Grand Hotel". For half a century her apparently reclusive existence enhanced her reputation as a remote and enigmatic screen goddess. Now, in this beautifully illustrated book, Hugo Vickers tells the remarkable story of Greta Garbo and of the two love affairs that dominated her life: with Cecil Beaton and the notorious Mercedes de Acosta. It is a highly revealing portrait of an exotic world - at its centre, an enthralling and demanding star who gave little in return.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Pimlico
Published: 02 Mar 1995
ISBN 10: 0712659498
ISBN 13: 9780712659499
Book Overview: Beautifully illustrated, this brilliant and compelling new biography tells the extraordinary story of Greta Grabo and two of her greatest loves - Cecil Beaton and Mercedes de Acosta. 19940722

Media Reviews
Hugely ambitious... Vickers's triumph has been to weave the lives of three bisexual, egotistical monsters into an utterly enthralling narrative. -- Sheridan Morley * Sunday Times *
This enticing book... is wonderful. * Observer *
Immensely entertaining. -- Alexander Walker * Evening Standard *
Author Bio
Hugo Vickers' books include Alice, Princess Andrew of Greece; Gladys, Duchess of Marlborough; Cecil Beaton; Vivien Leigh; Loving Garbo; Royal Orders; The Private World of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor; and The Kiss, which won the 1996 Stern Silver Pen for Non-fiction.