The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A captivating celebrity memoir, The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst chronicles the intimate and glamorous relationship between Hollywood actress Marion Davies and one of the most powerful media magnates in American history. Written from Davies's own perspective, it presents a warm, candid, and often witty portrait of Hearst as a lover, companion, and larger-than-life personality, cutting through decades of myth and tabloid caricature to reveal the man she knew privately. The narrative details lavish gatherings at Hearst Castle, encounters with the golden age of Hollywood's biggest stars, and the sweeping romance that defined both of their lives. Edited posthumously from Davies's recorded recollections, the memoir carries an unguarded, conversational tone that feels remarkably personal and alive. It stands as an essential primary source for anyone fascinated by the intersection of old Hollywood, American media history, and the enduring power of a great love story.
Author: Marion Davies
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, Angus and Robertson
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A captivating celebrity memoir, The Times We Had: Life With William Randolph Hearst chronicles the intimate and glamorous relationship between Hollywood actress Marion Davies and one of the most powerful media magnates in American history. Written from Davies's own perspective, it presents a warm, candid, and often witty portrait of Hearst as a lover, companion, and larger-than-life personality, cutting through decades of myth and tabloid caricature to reveal the man she knew privately. The narrative details lavish gatherings at Hearst Castle, encounters with the golden age of Hollywood's biggest stars, and the sweeping romance that defined both of their lives. Edited posthumously from Davies's recorded recollections, the memoir carries an unguarded, conversational tone that feels remarkably personal and alive. It stands as an essential primary source for anyone fascinated by the intersection of old Hollywood, American media history, and the enduring power of a great love story.