Alexander Walker

Traces the life and career of the popular film actress, describes her major roles, and recounts her work on behalf of UNICEF

"My birth sign is Scorpio and they eat themselves up and burn themselves out. I swing between happiness and misery. I am part prude and part non-conformist. I say what I think and I don't pretend and I am prepared to accept the consequences of my actions."--Vivien Leigh When Vivien Leigh died in 1967, headlines around the world proclaimed, "Scarlett O'Hara is Dead!" Perhaps more than any of her contemporaries, Vivien Leigh became the very embodiment of the roles she made famous, from Gone With the Wind's immortal heroine to her harrowing portrayal of Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire. Vivien's beauty, determination, and enormous charisma were her triumph, whether it was a matter of charming George Bernard Shaw in order to become his personal choice for the part of Scarlett--or winning the then-married Laurence Olivier as her husband. Her twenty-years' partnership with Olivier, both onstage and off, made them the "royal couple" of the theater, and garnered unparalleled critical and popular acclaim. But the achievement had its darker side, for Vivien became so immersed in her roles that she began to take on their characteristics in real life--often at enormous cost: playing Blanche DuBois actually "tipped her into madness"; and while filming Ship of Fools, she found herself hammering co-star Lee Marvin's face with very real--and painful--blows of her spiked heel. The public glamour of her fairy tale marriage to Olivier--so desperately important to them both--hid a private nightmare of violence and frequent infidelity. She was consumed by devastating battles against tuberculosis, to which she finally succumbed, and manic-depression, which she sought to keep at bay through a voracious sexual appetite, having affair after affair--sometimes serious, as with Peter Finch, sometimes with whichever taxi driver happened to bring her home. Based on previously unpublished interviews with her friends, family, and colleagues, as well as with Vivien Leigh herself, Vivien is an extraordinary picture of a unique and complex woman, as willful as she was beautiful, who knew what she wanted--whether the coveted role of Scarlett or that, equally coveted, of Lady Olivier--and got it. With its telling anecdotes, fascinating insights, and unforgettable glimpses into Hollywood's heyday, it is sure to stand as the definitive portrait of one of the most talented and tormented actresses of all time.

Alexander Walker "Beauty: Illustrated Chiefly by an Analysis and Classification of Beauty in Woman" is an insightful exploration into the difficult realm of feminine splendor. Published as a comprehensive examine, Walker delves deep into the multifaceted elements of what defines and characterizes splendor in ladies. In this masterful paintings, Walker employs a meticulous evaluation and category technique, dissecting the subjective and objective factors that make contributions to the notion of splendor. He navigates thru the cultural, artistic, and ancient affects that shape our expertise of female allure. The book transcends superficial notions, presenting readers with a nuanced and scholarly examination of the widespread principles that govern our appreciation of beauty. "Beauty" stands as a testament to Walker's intellectual acumen and his capacity to interact readers in a thoughtful discourse on a subject that has captivated humanity for the duration of records. The book not simplest analyzes beauty however also celebrates its diverse manifestations, acknowledging its subjective nature while providing a framework for knowledge its underlying concepts. With eloquent prose and wealthy illustrations, Walker invitations readers to ponder and admire splendor in a profound way.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

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Reproduction of the original: Beauty in Woman by Alexander Walker

Reproduction of the original: Beauty in Woman by Alexander Walker

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