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MARCH 2, 2010
A lively but incomplete biography, carried more by its subject than its author. Full review >
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MARCH 1, 2007
Among several other books about Bergman, including her own autobiography, this one seems a series of outtakes. Full review >
MARCH 1, 2005
A good introduction to Hitchcock’s life and work that doesn’t stand out in a crowded field. Full review >
MARCH 29, 2011
A poetic and indelible portrait of the great star. Full review >
NOV. 1, 2002
Not the definitive biography that historians and fans may have hoped for, but an entertaining read as well as a bittersweet... Full review >
FEB. 1, 2008
A less-than-penetrating portrait of the star with the broad shoulders. Full review >
FEB. 1, 2009
However bold, West’s quotes don’t fully define her iconic life, and Chandler does very little to fill in what’s missing. Full review >
MARCH 7, 2006
A cocktail party that lasts too long. Full review >
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