The world knows her as the First Lady of Television, but Lucille Ball's talent also shone brightly on the cinema screen in over eighty films spanning five decades, most from Hollywood's glamorous golden age of the 1930s and '40s. Lucy at the Movies is a long overdue showcase for this area of the star's career, offering behind-the-scenes stories and essential information for every film in which she appeared. The pages are filled with rare photos of the beautiful young actress, many from her own first scrapbooks. Explored from her days as a showgirl through blonde, brunette, and Tango Red” incarnations, from black-and-white through glorious Technicolor, this is a complete reference guide and a tribute to a star and an era. Lucy at the Movies was an enormous undertaking. But it's clear that it was also a labor of love. My mother would be very impressed and flattered . . . The value in this encyclopedia is the information on, not only the film career of Lucille Ball, but the way films were made. It's an invaluable history of the motion picture industry and those who first created it.”--Lucie Arnaz

Lucy at the Movies: The Complete Films of Lucille Ball

Biographies & Memoirs

De La Hoz, Cindy

Arts & Literature

Running Press

At Fox she was the blonde everyone preferred. Marilyn Monroe: Platinum Fox celebrates the twenty films and character portrayals Marilyn brought to life at 20th Century-Fox. The relationship between star and studio spanned the entire length of her career, a time in which Marilyn became the studio's most valuable asset while evolving from a pretty brown-haired girl in a blue pinafore who passed before the camera in a flash to the sizzling platinum blonde who splashed seductively in a pool in her last moments on film. Illustrated with hundreds of photos from the Fox archives (many published here for the first time), this unique volume is filled with behind-the-scenes notes, trivia, film storylines, and character profiles. The images coupled with quotes by the wittiest screenwriters of the day, plus memorable moments created with Hollywood's leading directors and cinematographers, show why Marilyn remains the most incandescent star the screen has ever known.

Marilyn Monroe: Platinum Fox

The legions of Marilyn fans can't get enough of this beloved pop culture icon. She remains a face and name more recognizable than current stars. Now that famous smile will adorn a mini book for the first time. In this concise little package are the essentials fans love to know (facts, favorites, and fun trivia) about Marilyn's life and career. The pages are filled with gorgeous photos of the star at work and play that have only recently been unearthed from the 20th Century Fox studio vaults.

Marilyn

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Lana Turner was the ultimate personification of the term “movie star.” The actress and world-class beauty lived the glamorous life to the hilt, and was part of one of the most notorious scandals in Hollywood history. Lana’s daughter, Cheryl Crane, now tells her mother’s story for the first time, featuring hundreds of never-before-seen photos from her private family collection.
Lana: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies will chronicle her life and 50-year career, starting with the Cinderella story of a girl discovered at a soda shop at age fifteen and made a star overnight. From blonde bombshell to box-office queen of the ’40s, Lana led a whirlwind life marked by seven marriages and a murder trial that made her and her daughter infamous.
While Lana’s private adventures inspired the press, her talent and provocative presence shone on the silver screen. Her films The Postman Always Rings Twice, The Bad and the Beautiful, and Imitation of Life are extensively covered as part of a complete filmography. And from chapters on her lovers to her makeup tips, Lana will show the complete spectrum of the woman, at work and at play. The gorgeous photographs throughout showcase not only the stunning glamour of one of Hollywood’s classic celebrities, but also reveal her other facets: as a mother, a wife, an adventurer, and above all, a woman with a zest for life.

LANA: The Memories, the Myths, the Movies

Crane, Cheryl

Running Press Adult

In the tradition of What Would Jackie Do? and How to Be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life, here is a Guide to Life” tribute to Grace Kelly that will instruct and inspire fans on all ways to live with a touch of grace.”
Even before she became Princess of Monaco in an elaborate wedding ceremony in 1956, Grace Kelly's iconic status and personification of elegance was secured through her legendary roles in Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thief, and Rear Window. A Touch of Grace features guidance on living gracefully, inspired by Grace Kelly's life: from fashion tips, to catching a prince, to how to play it cool. With rare and never-before-seen photos, anecdotes, quotes, and other biographical commentary, this little compendium will show any woman how to cultivate her own style, charm, and noble flair.

A Touch of Grace: How to Be a Princess, the Grace Kelly Way

Religion & Spirituality

She was called the most beautiful woman in the world, but Elizabeth Taylor was far more than a pretty faceshe was one of the greatest actresses the movies have ever known. From her first success in National Velvet when she was just 12 years old, to her stunning performances in A Place in the Sun, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Suddenly, Last Summer to her Oscar-winning role in Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and beyondElizabeth Taylor showed herself to be a force to be reckoned with.Elizabeth Taylor: Her Place in the Sun is a film retrospective that spans her 70-year career, featuring production histories, behind-the-scenes stories, and reviews for each film. Featuring hundreds of rare photos, its a dazzling tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, the film star.

Elizabeth Taylor: A Shining Legacy on Film

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

"So Audrey" is the most coveted of compliments among women who emulate Audrey Hepburn. To her legions of female fans, from teens on up, she is a paragon of class and style.
Little black dress? That's So Audrey! Ballet flats? So Audrey! of you! A generous spirit? Well, it doesn't get any more Audrey! than that. Legendary superstar, trendsetter, and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn remains the epitome of style, charm, and humility in the face of enviable beauty for women of all ages. Filled with fashion and beauty advice inspired by Audrey, paired with gorgeous photos, this book imparts 59 little ways to put some Hepburn in your step.

So Audrey: 59 Ways to Put a Little Hepburn in Your Step

Graphic Design

Perfectly timed to coincide with the most anticipated wedding of the twenty-first century, this kit will include an elegant ceramic plate, complete with a gilded edge and an illustration of Prince William and soon-to-be-princess Catherine Middleton, an easel, and a 48-page book commemorating William and Kate's love story. This special keepsake will forever be treasured by all those in awe of a royal romance and wanting a small piece of this unforgettable fairytale. This limited edition commemorative plate will only be available for a very short time, so order now to ensure that you have enough on hand of this highly collectible keepsake!

The Royal Wedding Commemorative Plate and Book

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Antiques & Collectibles

Elizabeth Taylor: A Loving Tribute

From National Velvet to Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, through eight marriages, White Diamonds, and years of tireless humanitarian work, Elizabeth Taylor achieved truly iconic status. She made her screen debut in 1942 and ever after the public has been enamored of the famously violet-eyed legend. Why we love her is easy to see—we were astonished by her beauty, engrossed by her movie performances, and fascinated by her jet-setting lifestyle. This little book offers up more reminders of why, for more than seventy years, we always loved Elizabeth Taylor.

We pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the second longest reigning monarch in British history, with this collectible Diamond Jubilee kit featuring an elegant mini ceramic plate with gilded edge, royal insignia, inscription, and images of Her Majesty on her special coronation day and today. The accompanying easel stand plus 32 page booklet make it the perfect keepsake. Sixty plus years and counting, long live the Queen!

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Plate and Book

Historical

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