Dark Lover: The Life and Death of Rudolph Valentino by Emily Leider (English) Pa

Description: Dark Lover by Emily Leider Rudolph Valentino was the silver-screen legend who for ever changed Americas idea of the leading man: a frightened young fellow who became the cinematic sex-god of his day. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Emily Leider traces the extraordinary journey by which Rodolfo Guglielmi became Rudolph Valentino - a silver screen legend who forever changed Americas idea of the leading man. Valentino wasnt just a star, he was a phenomenon - adored by women, despised by men. On-screen, he offered American women a dangerous sexuality unlike anything on offer from their husbands or lovers; in private, his first wife - a lesbian - refused to consummate their marriage. Gossip and rumour about his early life as a taxi-dancer haunted him, until his untimely death cut short a career that lasted only 5 years. This book now rehabilitates Valentinos reputation, both as a man and as an actor. Notes Subtitled, The Life & Death Of Rudolph Valentino this is the definitive examination of a cinematic icon. Author Biography Emily W. Leider is the author of Rapid Eye Movement and Other Poems, Californias Daughter: Gertrude Atherton and Her Times, and Becoming Mae West. She also edited Yesterday: The Memoir of a Russian-Jewish Family. She lives in San Francisco. Review "Emily Leider scores a bulls eye with this perceptive and compassionate treatment of the star who "helped deflower post-war America". Sunday Times; Brilliantly evocative... brings to life all that was exciting and decadent about the so-called Jazz Age. Film Review" Long Description Emily Leider traces the extraordinary journey by which Rodolfo Guglielmi became Rudolph Valentino - a silver screen legend who forever changed Americas idea of the leading man. Valentino wasnt just a star, he was a phenomenon - adored by women, despised by men. On-screen, he offered American women a dangerous sexuality unlike anything on offer from their husbands or lovers; in private, his first wife - a lesbian - refused to consummate their marriage. Gossip and rumour about his early life as a taxi-dancer haunted him, until his untimely death cut short a career that lasted only 5 years. This book now rehabilitates Valentinos reputation, both as a man and as an actor. Details ISBN0571218199 Year 2004 ISBN-10 0571218199 ISBN-13 9780571218196 Format Paperback Publication Date 2004-11-04 Subtitle The Life and Death of Rudolph Valentino Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780571218189 DEWEY 791.43028092 Illustrations 48pp b&w illistrations Edition 1st Media Book Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Pages 528 Short Title Dark Lover Language English UK Release Date 2004-11-04 AU Release Date 2004-11-04 Author Emily Leider Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1214911;

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