{"title":"Dafydd Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Dafydd Jones, a celebrated author acclaimed for his insightful and captivating works that delve into the realms of arts and culture. Known for his keen eye and narrative brilliance, Jones offers readers a glimpse into the glamorous yet complex world of Hollywood through his well-regarded book, \u003cem\u003eHollywood: Confidential\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJones's works stand out for their unique ability to blend factual reportage with engaging storytelling, making his books a must-read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes intricacies of celebrity life and the cultural phenomena that shape our world. With a knack for uncovering hidden truths and presenting them in an accessible manner, Jones's literary contributions offer profound insights for both avid readers and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a connoisseur of arts and culture or simply love a good story, Dafydd Jones's collection promises to inform, entertain, and inspire. Dive into his narratives to discover Hollywood's untold stories and explore the thought-provoking topics that define contemporary arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hollywood-confidential-by-dafydd-jones-9781788842884","title":"Hollywood: Confidential","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHollywood: Confidential\u003c\/em\u003e is the latest collection of beautifully timed photos from bestselling society photographer Dafydd Jones. Formerly of \u003cem\u003eTatler\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, Jones is a serial capturer of intimate moments during high-society functions. As legendary editor Graydon Carter puts it, when it comes to party photographers, Dafydd Jones is 'the best of the best'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn numerous occasions in the 1990s and early '00s, Jones turned his lens on the faces of Hollywood royalty. At \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e Oscars parties, as well as exhibition openings, Golden Globes ceremonies, and more, Jones snapped some of the biggest names in the celebrity sphere with all his usual guile and impudence. The result is a rare thing—photographs that convey the underlying personalities of the world's most public figures as they mingled and partied at their most public events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from \u003cem\u003eEngland: The Last Hurrah\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNew York: High Life \/ Low Life\u003c\/em\u003e, this is an essential portrait of celebrity culture from behind the scenes, featuring the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen DeGeneres, Prince, Tom Cruise, Winona Ryder, and many, many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dafydd Jones (b.1956) grew up in Oxford and started working for the Bodleian Library aged 16. His pictures of the Oxford University 'Bright Young Things' launched his career. With work published in \u003cem\u003eTatler\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Observer\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eIndependent\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eOldie\u003c\/em\u003e, his photography is held in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery and the Hyman Collection of British Photography, London; the Martin Parr Foundation, Bristol; the Opsis Foundation, New York; and the Yale Museum of British Art, New Haven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe latest title by celebrated society photographer Dafydd Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with more than 100 candid photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnplanned and unguarded images of Hollywood's most famous stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeaturing photos from some of the biggest celebrity gatherings of the 1990s and 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHollywood: Confidential\u003c\/em\u003e contains 100 b\/w illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853612044524,"sku":"9781788842884","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24957883482824.jpg?v=1759211278"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dafydd-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}