In celebration of Hollywood''s legendary actresses from the 1930s
to the present, Assouline, together with Elle magazine, presents
The Allure of Beauty: Women in Hollywood. From Marilyn Monroe and
Marlene Dietrich to Anita Ekberg and Julia Roberts, each page of
this vibrant anthology radiates with provocative images of
unforgettable faces and moments that have forever changed the place
of women in Hollywood - as well as in our culture. Elle magazine
film critic Karen Durbin delves into the history of Hollywood,
highlighting females who have proven their femininity, strength,
and talent. The glitzy narrative accompanies a carefully
researched, sexy selection of photography that captures the
individuality of each women. AUTHOR: Karen Durbin is the film
critic for Elle magazine and contributor to The New York Times
Sunday Arts Leisure section, for which she created and writes
a regular feature on breakthrough performances in forthcoming
movies. She was the film critic of Mirabella magazine and editor in
chief of The Village Voice. ILLUSTRATIONS 100 illustrations *
關於作者:
Karen Durbin is the film critic for Elle magazine and
contributor to the New York Times Sunday Arts Leisure
section, for which she created and writes a regular feature on
breakthrough performances in forthcoming movies. She is the former
film critic of Mirabella magazine and editor-in-chief of The
Village Voice.