Coop: The Life And Legend Of Gary Cooper
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed Hollywood biography, Coop: The Life and Legend of Gary Cooper chronicles the remarkable rise of one of cinema's most enduring icons, from his humble Montana roots to his reign as one of the most beloved leading men in film history. Stuart M. Kaminsky presents an authoritative and intimate portrait of the man behind the myth, unraveling the contradictions of a quiet, introspective personality who nonetheless commanded the screen with effortless authority in classics like High Noon and Sergeant York. The narrative details Cooper's complex personal life — his romances, his friendships with Hollywood's elite, and the private struggles that shaped his public persona — with a tone that is both admiring and unflinching. Kaminsky illustrates how Cooper's stoic, all-American image was as much a carefully cultivated legend as it was a genuine reflection of the man himself, making him a symbol of a particular vision of American masculinity that resonated across decades. This compelling account stands as an essential read for film enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the golden age of Hollywood.
Author: Stuart M. Kaminsky
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, St. Martin's Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly detailed Hollywood biography, Coop: The Life and Legend of Gary Cooper chronicles the remarkable rise of one of cinema's most enduring icons, from his humble Montana roots to his reign as one of the most beloved leading men in film history. Stuart M. Kaminsky presents an authoritative and intimate portrait of the man behind the myth, unraveling the contradictions of a quiet, introspective personality who nonetheless commanded the screen with effortless authority in classics like High Noon and Sergeant York. The narrative details Cooper's complex personal life — his romances, his friendships with Hollywood's elite, and the private struggles that shaped his public persona — with a tone that is both admiring and unflinching. Kaminsky illustrates how Cooper's stoic, all-American image was as much a carefully cultivated legend as it was a genuine reflection of the man himself, making him a symbol of a particular vision of American masculinity that resonated across decades. This compelling account stands as an essential read for film enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the golden age of Hollywood.