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Renegade Women
50 Trailblazers in Film and TV
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See moreA fully illustrated and timely gift book that celebrates 50 women who broke glass ceilings in the entertainment industry, including Alla Nazimova, Mary Pickford, Dorothy Dandridge, Lucille Ball, Mary Tyler Moore, Ellen DeGeneres, and Shonda Rhimes. Full color.
A charmingly illustrated and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television, debuting during an historic time of change in the entertainment industry.
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A charmingly illustrated and timely tribute to the women who broke glass ceilings in film and television, debuting during a historic time of change in the entertainment industry.
Renegade Women: 50 Game Changers in Film and TV blends stunning illustrations, fascinating biographical profiles, and exclusive interviews with icons like Barbra Streisand, Rita Moreno, and Sigourney Weaver to celebrate the accomplishments of 50 extraordinary women throughout the history of entertainment.
Each profile highlights the groundbreaking accomplishments and essential work of pioneers from the big and small screens, offering little-known facts about household names such as Lucille Ball, Oprah Winfrey, and Nora Ephron, along with crucial introductions to overlooked pioneers like Alla Nazimova, Anna May Wong, and Frances Marion.
From 19th-century iconoclast Alice Guy Blache to 21st-century trailblazer Ava DuVernay, Renegade Women honours the women who succeeded against all odds, changing their industry in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
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Renegade Women has been praised for being an essential read with its captivating illustrations and detailed biographies, making it appealing to pop culture enthusiasts. The book is celebrated for its beautiful portrayal of women in entertainment, balancing a sense of fun and historical context. It has been noted for its enriching content, which includes exclusive interviews and a spirited approach to its subject matter.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780525574545
Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 February 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Clarkson Potter
Illustration: 60-75 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
About the Author
ELIZABETH WEITZMAN is an author, journalist, and longtime film critic, most recently for the New York Daily News, where she covered film and entertainment for fifteen years. She has reviewed movies and interviewed hundreds of celebrities for the New York Times, New York Observer, Village Voice, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, Time Out New York, and more. In 2015, she was named one of New York's Top Film Critics by The Hollywood Reporter--one of only three women that year to make the list. In addition to being a member of the prestigious New York Film Critics Circle, Weitzman holds a master's degree in cinema studies from NYU and is the author of thirty-two books for children and young adults.
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