ISBN: 0571211143

From the author of Becoming Mae West—an in-depth look at the Silver-Screen legend who forever changed America’s idea of the leading manTango pirate, gigolo, powder puff, Adonis—all have b… Mehr…

From the author of Becoming Mae West—an in-depth look at the Silver-Screen legend who forever changed America’s idea of the leading manTango pirate, gigolo, powder puff, Adonis—all have been used to describe the silent-film icon known as Rudolph Valentino. From his early days as a taxi dancer in New York City to his near apotheosis as the ultimate Hollywood heartthrob, Rudolph Valentino (often to his distress) occupied a space squarely at the center of controversy. In this thoughtful retelling of Valentino’s short and tragic life—the first fully documented biography of the star—Emily W. Leider looks at the Great Lover’s life and legacy, and explores the events and issues that made him emblematic of the Jazz Age. Valentino’s androgynous sexuality was a lightning rod for fiery and contradictory impulses that ran the gamut from swooning adoration to lashing resentment. He was reviled in the press for being too feminine for a man; yet he also brought to the screen the alluring, savage lover who embodied women’s darker, forbidden sexual fantasies.In tandem, Leider explores notions of the outsider in American culture as represented by Valentino’s experience as an immigrant who became a celebrity. As the silver screen’s first dark-skinned romantic hero, Valentino helped to redefine and broaden American masculine ideals, ultimately coming to represent a graceful masculinity that trumped the deeply ingrained status quo of how a man could look and act arts and literature,arts music and photography,biographical,biographies,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,entertainers,history and criticism,humor and entertainment Entertainers, Faber & Faber, Incorporated<

ISBN: 0571211143

From the author of Becoming Mae West-an in-depth look at the Silver-Screen legend who forever changed America's idea of the leading manTango pirate, gigolo, powder puff, Adonis-all have b… Mehr…

From the author of Becoming Mae West-an in-depth look at the Silver-Screen legend who forever changed America's idea of the leading manTango pirate, gigolo, powder puff, Adonis-all have been used to describe the silent-film icon known as Rudolph Valentino. From his early days as a taxi dancer in New York City to his near apotheosis as the ultimate Hollywood heartthrob, Rudolph Valentino (often to his distress) occupied a space squarely at the center of controversy. In this thoughtful retelling of Valentino's short and tragic life-the first fully documented biography of the star-Emily W. Leider looks at the Great Lover's life and legacy, and explores the events and issues that made him emblematic of the Jazz Age. Valentino's androgynous sexuality was a lightning rod for fiery and contradictory impulses that ran the gamut from swooning adoration to lashing resentment. He was reviled in the press for being too feminine for a man; yet he also brought to the screen the alluring, savage lover who embodied women's darker, forbidden sexual fantasies.In tandem, Leider explores notions of the outsider in American culture as represented by Valentino's experience as an immigrant who became a celebrity. As the silver screen's first dark-skinned romantic hero, Valentino helped to redefine and broaden American masculine ideals, ultimately coming to represent a graceful masculinity that trumped the deeply ingrained status quo of how a man could look and act arts and literature,biographical,biographies,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,entertainers,history and criticism,humor and entertainment,movies Entertainers, Faber & Faber<

ISBN: 9780571211142

Faber & Faber. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex libr… Mehr…

Faber & Faber. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Faber & Faber<

2004, ISBN: 9780571211142

Faber & Faber, 2004-05-12. Paperback. Used:Good. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service., Faber & Faber, 2004-05-12