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This biography, lavishly illustrated, traces Dean's development as an actor through his film work and numerous lesser-known roles in the theatre and television.
Presents a biography of James Dean, following his career on stage and in motion pictures until his early death at age 24 in 1955.
Drawing from new and documented sources, a revisionist portrait of the actor's homosexuality and personal identity conflict argues that Dean's angst-ridden public compliance with rigid sexual mores helped fuel the electricity of his performances.
Five decades after the death of James Dean, he is still revered as a distant myth and remains an enigma to a generation that hardly knows him. Yet it is this generation that has made him the most idolized actor of all time. While his film career lasted only sixteen months, it produced three cinematic greats: 'East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Giant.' John Howlett has conducted extensive research and interviews with actors and directors who knew Dean, to produce a revealing portrait of a complex and tragic man - the perfect embodiment of an eternal struggle who was an inspiration to several generations of rebels without a cause. His anguish was exquisitely genuine on and off the screen, and his moments of joy are rare and precious. Here is James Dean from all sides: his talent for interpreting and expressing his role as an actor, his rebellious nature, his personal frankness, his ever-probing curiosity, his tenacious struggle for success, and his sadness and sensitivity.
James Dean was a true American original. From his early days in Indiana to his life in the big cities, he forged a singular path that defied convention and defined him as an icon throughout the world. Dean's shorts and explosive life offers pathos and humor, as well as questions that linger to this day.
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James Dean is famous for his acting perfomances. Less well known is that James Dean had a lifelong passion for speed and high-performance machines. Dozens of photos combine with interviews with people who really knew Dean and his motorsports dreams to reveal an unseen side of this American icon.
They called him America's first teenager, James Dean starred in just three films but his death in 1955 aged 24 - dying as he lived - made him an icon of the rebellious youth culture that he had symbolised in Rebel without Cause. This biography explores the myth that built up around Dean's turbulent private life and unravels the truth behind it.
A convenient and comprehensive guide to the life and legacy of James Dean, with full production information for his performances in various media.