Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy
by Mark A. Vieira
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Author: Mark A. VieiraEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-08-01
ISBN: 081095897X
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
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Book Review: excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the better books that have been written about Garbo's work, and it follows the progress of her cinema career with admirable thoroughness. It is full of fascinating background detail which is all delivered in the most interesting way. The private circumstances of the actress at different moments of her professional life are also considered - when one impinges on the other - and the author's conclusions are, in the main, judicious, (although certain matters will always remain mysterious). In fact, this book is one of the best that has appeared about the film-by-film career of any Hollywood star. Garbo's remarkable persona is seen to advantage in this sympathetic appraisal, yet the last word on this fascinating performer will never be said, for the simple reason that she is, in the end, elusive. Garbo escapes us. She is timeless, and for as long as people watch movies Garbo will enthrall. This book's illustrations are superbly printed (on exceptionally good paper), and some of the marvellous photographs of the star by C.S.Bull are quite breathtaking in their freshness, as if the original negatives have been used. Was there ever a star to equal Garbo, in beauty and personal magic?
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