The Best of Vanity Fair ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Eight Remarkable Stories About Hollywood's Most Beautiful, Most Controversial Star [NOOK Book]

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The Queen of Glam … Violet Eyes … Dame Elizabeth … Miz Liz. In a moving tribute to the big screen’s grande dame, the editors of Vanity Fair have published the magazine’s first e-book, a star-studded collection of classic stories from the likes of Dominick Dunne and George Hamilton—taken from the pages of Vanity Fair, Hollywood’s acknowledged arbiter of talent, glamour, and power. This e-book lifts the veil on the real Elizabeth Taylor—the child star and cinematic beauty, the seductress and consummate diva—through...
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The Best of Vanity Fair ELIZABETH TAYLOR: Eight Remarkable Stories About Hollywood's Most Beautiful, Most Controversial Star

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The Queen of Glam … Violet Eyes … Dame Elizabeth … Miz Liz. In a moving tribute to the big screen’s grande dame, the editors of Vanity Fair have published the magazine’s first e-book, a star-studded collection of classic stories from the likes of Dominick Dunne and George Hamilton—taken from the pages of Vanity Fair, Hollywood’s acknowledged arbiter of talent, glamour, and power. This e-book lifts the veil on the real Elizabeth Taylor—the child star and cinematic beauty, the seductress and consummate diva—through her more than 50 films and seven husbands, through her torrid affairs and countless illnesses, meltdowns, and triumphs. Here is a behind-the-scenes portrait of La Liz—in all her dazzling, madcap glory.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940012404718
  • Publisher: Vanity Fair
  • Publication date: 3/31/2011
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 81,207
  • File size: 2 MB

Meet the Author

GRAYDON CARTER is the editor of Vanity Fair. DOMINICK DUNNE (1925–2009) was a special correspondent for Vanity Fair and the producer of several films, including Ash Wednesday (1973), which starred Elizabeth Taylor. GEORGE HAMILTON, the actor, has appeared in more than 100 film and television roles. He is also the author of a memoir, Don’t Mind if I Do. SAM KASHNER is a Vanity Fair contributing editor and the co-author of Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century. DAVID KAMP is a Vanity Fair contributing editor and the author of the food-world history The United States of Arugula, as well as the co-author of the humor books The Rock Snob’s Dictionary, The Film Snob’s Dictionary, The Food Snob’s Dictionary, and The Wine Snob’s Dictionary.
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  • Posted April 20, 2011

    Terrible book don't wate your money

    This is a terrible book and not worth buying. I want my money back it is so bad so please don't waste your money

    2 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 19, 2011

    Elizabeth By Vanityfair

    This is a terribly captivating book. I had a hard time putting it down, one feels as though you knew her intimately. Leaves the reader wanting more.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 8, 2011

    facinating

    A page turner.what a wonderful celebratef life

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted September 19, 2012

    I thought it was a very good collection of articles on her espec

    I thought it was a very good collection of articles on her especially for fans of her as well as for people who may be curious about her!

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  • Posted April 24, 2011

    Dull at times.

    This book was enjoyable at times, but at other times it was hard to follow some of the many contributors thoughts. It was not what I expectes, but I did enjoy learning more about her life.

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  • Posted April 20, 2011

    don't have a nookbook ap

    how is it readable in a windows office format???

    0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 18, 2011

    MUST Read: This Is Miz Liz

    Every story terrific. A must.

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