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James Dean: The Biography

by Val Holley

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Shortly before his death said that for him the only true success was immortality. When on September 30, 1955 he crashed his silver porsche and broke his neck, he achieved his immortality, and the legen of Hollywood's greatest rebel was born. In this important biography, Val Holley delves into the actor's early life to provide a fresh insight into the dark, personal torment that shaped the legend. From the 100 interviews the author conducted with those who knew Dean - his friends, colleagues, teachers - many different accounts of his childhood, his personality and his sexuality emerge adding new and intriguing facets to this perennial icon of youth. Frequently allowing his sources to tell their stories first-hand, Holley creates an authentic and comprehensive record of an immensely talented actor and a very troubled young man, brilliantly capturing the spirit of this rebel who died too young.… (more)
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A complex genius.
In my opinion, with just three films, he became one of the greatest actors
in cinema history. ( )
  silversurfer | Jul 22, 2022 |
This is the second bio I have read on James Dean and it was a mix of filling in some of the holes but with an as abrupt ending as was his demise. Jimmy has to go down as one of the more complex characters of the many similar that become famous actors. His antics, orientation, and genius were a cut a bit different to say the least.

There is much detail provided here, sometimes it seemed too much but it did give a very good profile of these unusual man. More emphasis is put on his earlier years trying to establish himself in acting on many levels. By the time he makes Hollywood and what eventually made him, the author speeds up and detail is much more sketchy. He does not go into a great deal of detail on these three sets. And with in a few pages he is gone with a simple mention of the accident. It was a bit strange in concluding, much like the strangeness of his life. ( )
  knightlight777 | Nov 21, 2018 |
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Shortly before his death said that for him the only true success was immortality. When on September 30, 1955 he crashed his silver porsche and broke his neck, he achieved his immortality, and the legen of Hollywood's greatest rebel was born. In this important biography, Val Holley delves into the actor's early life to provide a fresh insight into the dark, personal torment that shaped the legend. From the 100 interviews the author conducted with those who knew Dean - his friends, colleagues, teachers - many different accounts of his childhood, his personality and his sexuality emerge adding new and intriguing facets to this perennial icon of youth. Frequently allowing his sources to tell their stories first-hand, Holley creates an authentic and comprehensive record of an immensely talented actor and a very troubled young man, brilliantly capturing the spirit of this rebel who died too young.

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