Queen Meryl
The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep
$35.99
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
26 November 2019
Summary
Meryl Streep is the most celebrated actress of our time. She’s a chameleon who disappears fully into each character she plays. She never tackles the same role twice. Instead, she leverages her rarified platform to channel a range of tough, complicated women–Margaret Thatcher, Karen Silkwood, the Anna Wintour avatar Miranda Priestly–rather than limit herself to marginal roles for which other actresses must settle: Supportive Wife. Supportive Mother. Supportive Yet Utterly Disposable Love Inter…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316485272 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316485276 |
| Author: | Erin Carlson |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Hachette Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 26 November 2019 |
| Weight: | 540g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 160mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
“A vibrant celebration of one of Hollywood’s most iconic figures.”–Bustle.com
“All hail!”–People, Best New Books of the Week
“An enthusiastic homage to a legend.”–Kirkus Review
“An utterly compelling ride through the rise of one of our most beloved and impactful artists. Carlson deftly dissects the evolution of a self-made icon, and the fascinating stories behind her many, many unforgettable roles. This is a book for film aficionados, Hollywood history fans, and anyone who’s ever wondered how Meryl Streep came to be Meryl F*cking Streep.”–Kelsey Miller, author of I’ll Be There for You: TheOne About Friends
“Erin Carlson sheds a new light on one of the most beloved actresses of our times. As she charts Meryl’s career and personal life, Carlson manages to make her seem not just regal, but deeply human. Readers will come away with a new appreciation for Queen Meryl and a desire to revisit so many of her greatest roles.”–Jennifer Wright, author of It Ended Badly
“Fans should be delighted by the juicy details of life on various sets andtales of Streep’s good-humored devotion to her craft.”–Booklist
“Generously supplemented with gossipy sidebars and lists and with fashion magazine-like brush-and-ink drawings, Carlson’s latest will be embraced by Streep-struck fans.”–Publishers Weekly
“The world doesn’t deserve Meryl Streep – luckily, she graces us with her talents anyway. Erin Carlson’s delightful book captures the inexorable rise of a benevolent genius. Long live the queen!”–Gavin Edwards, New York Times bestsellingauthor of The Tao of Bill Murray
“With great research and enthusiasm, Carlson writes of Streep’s trailblazing roles, activism and impact on pop culture. If you’re a fan, you’ll want to add this to your pile.”–Huffington Post, Books to Read This Fall
“You absolutely must read [this] homage to another female force to be reckoned with.”–Women.com, Books of the Month
About The Author
Erin Carlson
Erin Carlson is the author of I’ll Have What She’s Having: How Nora Ephron’s Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy and has covered the entertainment industry for The Hollywood Reporter and the Associated Press. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Fortune, and the Los Angeles Times, and she holds a masters in journalism from Northwestern.
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