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Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon Hardcover – September 1, 2015

by Terence Pepper (Author), Helen Trompeteler (Author)
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A rich collection of iconic and rare portraits of one of the world’s most photographed women, international film legend Audrey Hepburn. During her lifetime, Belgian-born British actress Audrey Hepburn (1929–1993), star of such films as Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, My Fair Lady, Charade, and Two for the Road, was recognized around the world. Two decades after her death, Hepburn remains one of the most celebrated actresses of all time, inspiring new generations of admirers. 
Here, Hepburn’s career is charted from her early years in London as a student of ballet and a performer on the West End stage to her Hollywood heyday to her final years as a special ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Alongside work by the renowned photographers whose portraits defined Hepburn’s image and shaped her career are publicity photographs, images during the production of her films, as well as rare family photographs and other informal archive pictures. 
 
Possessing the features, height, and poise of a model, Hepburn collaborated with such couturiers as Hubert de Givenchy, and her image graced the pages and covers of Harper’s Bazaar and other fashion magazines. She was photographed by legends, including Richard Avedon, whose work is represented here, together with portraits by Cecil Beaton, Antony Beauchamp, Philippe Halsman, Angus McBean, Norman Parkinson, and Irving Penn. An iconic figure whose image—including her unmistakable silhouette from Breakfast at Tiffany’s—left an indelible impact on many cultural contexts, Hepburn played an essential role in the development of celebrity and visual culture in the twentieth century.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skira Rizzoli
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    9.5 x 1 x 11.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0847847004
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0847847006
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"This is a truly amazing book, and has rekindled my interest in Hepburn and her impressive film reel . . . If you love fashion, film or portrait photography, this is a book for you." 
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"From [Audrey Hepburn's] early years as a ballet student in London and a performer on the West End stage to her reign in Hollywood and final years as an ambassador for UNICEF, this is a complete journey depicted in rare photos."
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"This beautifully crafted book is filled with page-turning montages of stunning and rare portraits of the much-adored Audrey Hepburn. Explore the thrilling career path of one of the most celebrated and iconic actresses of all time." 
-THE SOCIETY DIARIES 

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Terence Pepper is Senior Special Advisor on Photographs and Helen Trompeteler is Associate Curator of Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skira Rizzoli (September 1, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847847004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847847006
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.5 x 1 x 11.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 179 ratings

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    Helen Trompeteler is a curator and writer with over fifteen years specialist experience in photography and lens-based arts. Past curatorial projects include the Josef Breitenbach Research Fellowship at the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona (2016), Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon (2015), Snowdon: A Life in View (2014), and Man Ray Portraits (2013).

    Helen’s writing has been published internationally in artist monographs, exhibition catalogues, books and arts magazines. She has lectured on photography for organisations including Central Saint Martins, National Portrait Gallery London, Regent’s University London, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

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TeacherofSinging
5.0 out of 5 stars she will be inspired to be her own more beautiful and introverted self and STILL have a career on ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2017
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Gave as a gift to a student who reminds me greatly of Audrey Hepburn. She's only 14, but it is clear she really appreciated my giving her this book and hopefully, through it, she will be inspired to be her own more beautiful and introverted self and STILL have a career on the stage/film. Go, Anna!
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Haley Thonen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2020
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I got this as a gift to my friend who is a huge Audrey fan. The photos inside are truly lovely. She adored it.
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Elaina Martina
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Pictures of A Beautiful Lady
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017
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This was a Christmas gift for one of my sisters. Although I did not open the book, she says it is a fantastic look at this beautiful star. She has the book on her coffee table and I am anxious to view it myself. She says it contains fabulous pictures of Audrey.
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Antonia
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2018
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Got it for a friend who is a huge Audrey Hepburn fan. She loved it, said it was one of her favorite birthday presents. Lots of cool pictures and info to read through
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Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this for my mom for Mother's day. ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2018
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I bought this for my mom for Mother's day. She loves it so very much. From what I understand, she hasn't put down the book since she opened her gifts.
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Tonya Swab
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
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Beautiful book!
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D. R. Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars My Audrey lover truly enjoyed this gift
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2016
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My Audrey lover truly enjoyed this gift, good historical and rarely seen before facts and photo's, nice binding. Worked out as a good gift for someone who has many other Audrey books and memorabilia.
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Shelley S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
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My bad, I didn't read the description correctly gave it 4 stars cause the book is completely in black and white...not what I expected. But, nice anyway.
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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice photos
Reviewed in Canada on December 27, 2019
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The photos and text were very well done.
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Cascade
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbe livre, les photos sont magnifiques
Reviewed in France on January 4, 2020
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Superbe livre les photos sont splendides
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Nicolò
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro bellissimo e regalo molto apprezzato!!
Reviewed in Italy on January 10, 2018
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Premetto che sono un grafico editoriale e l'occhio mi cade sulle cose tecniche, ma anche nella sostanza è un libro davvero ben fatto. Ho sfogliato il libro prima di regalarlo e sono rimasto piacevolmente colpito per la qualità. L'impaginazione e la qualità del lavoro editoriale è davvero notevole, come la qualità delle fotografie, della stampa e della rilegatura. È un libro che vale assolutamente quello che costa. Ricco di contenuti e di immagini che accompagnano tutta la vita della Hepburn. L'ho regalato alla mia ragazza che è appassionatissima dell'attrice e se n'è innamorata.
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Steve Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars A Superlative Collection Of Photographs
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2017
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This book contains a superlative collection of photographs of the iconic Audrey Hepburn. The front cover is a striking image captured by Jack Cardiff during the filming of "War And Peace". The photographs throughout the book are a mixture of black and white and colour - the majority are black and white.

A foreward by Pim Baxter - the Acting Director of The National Portrait Gallery - shows how proud and excited the gallery was to host a collection of Audrey photographs - the book is based on that exhibition. An introduction by Audrey's son Luca Dotti reveals how happy he is the gallery have produced the exhibition, saying that it's policy of retracing history through portraits has reminded him of some of his mother's achievements.

Then, Helen Trompeteler writes about Audrey "Becoming A Modern Icon" and how she became a star in the early 1950's with her energetic performance in "Roman Holiday". And right through to her memorable role in "Breakfast At Tiffany's" as a trend-setter in the 1960's. Trompeteler details a biography of Audrey, describing her trials and tribulations as a child growing up during World War Two, her early ballet career, her successful modelling work and her breakthrough into stage and movie roles. The long collaboration between Audrey and Hubert de Givenchy is detailed.

As for the photographs themselves, the first section "Childhood And Early British Success" (1929-1952) shows many advertising photographs of Audrey, including Ciro's Club and Lacto-Calamine. Also, there are exciting early images from the covers of "The Dancing Times" and "ABC Film Review" publications.

"American Stage And Film" (1951-1960) shows Audrey in costume and back-stage for her "Gigi" stage role. A cute and cheerful Irving Penn photograph of Audrey for "American Vogue" is one of the best in the book. Also, there is a great image of Audrey and Gregory Peck on The Spanish Steps whilst filming "Roman Holiday", and Mark Shaw's images of Audrey whilst filming "Sabrina" are captivating. Norman Parkinson's photograph of Audrey in a pink Givenchy dress at Rome's Villa Rolli during the filming of "War And Peace" is enchanting. The funniest image in the whole book is of Audrey with her fawn Ip in a Beverly Hills supermarket whilst filming "Ondine".

"Film And Fashion Portraits" (1960's) include iconic images from "Breakfast At Tiffany's". There is a lively photograph from "Life" showing Audrey energetically dancing the twist with her husband Mel Ferrer, and, fantastic images of Audrey and Cary Grant in a publicity shot for "Charade" and an even better one of her with Peter O'Toole for "How To Steal A Million". Furthermore, Audrey cycling with her dog Assam in the front basket whilst on the set of "My Fair Lady" is fantastic.

The final section of images "Legacy And Later Years" (1971-1993) has a great photograph of Audrey in a striking red outfit with Hubert de Givenchy, and endearing images of her UNICEF work.

At the end, a chronology from Terence Pepper contains detailed information about the highlights of Audrey's life, and yet more images. And a "Further Reading" section contains many resources including books and magazine articles to examine.

For all fans of Audrey Hepburn and for anyone interested in the fashion and movies of the 1950's and 1960's, this is a must-buy book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schönes Buch - auch für Fans, die meinen schon alles zu haben
Reviewed in Germany on October 24, 2015
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Ich bin wirklich einer der größten Audrey-Fans, schon seit Jahrzehnten. Ich habe schon über 40 Bücher (u.a. auch aus Japan), aber ich muß sagen, dass es immer noch Neuerscheinungen gibt, die sich lohnen. Portrait of an Icon gehört absolut dazu! Darin sind Bilder, die man noch nicht kennt, oder andere in schönen Vergrößerungen. Der Preis ist total o.k. Der Artikel ist schön gebunden und die Fotos sind in hervorragender Qualität!
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