Bøger af Tara Hanks

It's 1960, and a seventeen year-old girl is alone in London. While working as a dancer in a club, she meets a jaded society doctor who introduces her to rich and powerful men. But Christine Keeler is much more than just another empty-headed beauty. Privy to secrets that threaten the heart of government, she is hunted down and forced to tell the truth as she sees it. 'Wicked Baby' is a novella based on the events of the Profumo Affair, a tale of innocence corrupted that dares to imagine the complex desires and motives behind a very English scandal. "Tara has the ability to creep under the skin of her subject matter without making judgments ... her bravery and her natural-born writer's empathy rewarded her with a novella that must be the most unique work of 'faction' that I have read this year." - Binnacle Press "The simple factual tone blends the efficiency of journalism with the immediacy of fairytale ... the sweep across all the major figures convincingly portrays the atmosphere of the dawning of the Sixties." - Alwyn W. Turner, author of 'Halfway to Paradise' and 'The Biba Experience' "This is as fine an introduction to the Profumo Affair as you are ever likely to meet." - Tregolwyn Book Reviews

"Nothing lasts forever...all we can do is shine, or just survive." Who was Marilyn Monroe? She began as Norma Jeane, the Los Angeles waif who dreamed of being a movie star. The camera worshipped her, and she became America's greatest sex symbol. For thirty-six years, she dazzled the world with her fragile, but radiant beauty. In private, she yearned for fulfilment. Her myth shone so brightly that it threatened to destroy her. Then, one night in 1962, she left us in mystery. First published in 2007 - now back in print, with additional material - 'The Mmm Girl' follows the journey of a self-made goddess, from the orphanage to the silver screen. By standing in her shoes, Tara Hanks uncovers the reality of Marilyn's life: as she might have told it herself. "When reading 'The Mmm Girl', one cannot help but realize that all previous attempts never quite got it - that elusive something special that made Monroe so incredibly unique...it takes not only talent but heart to tell the story right. Tara Hanks has both." - David Marshall, author of 'The DD Group' "Wonderful...so close to Marilyn's life that you almost believe you are reading her own memoir...a real gem" - Michelle Morgan, author of 'Marilyn Monroe, Private And Undisclosed'

This is the hardback version. The true story is finally told about Jeanne Eagels, legendary Broadway actress (as Sadie Thompson in Somerset Maugham's Rain) and film star (as Leslie Crosbie in The Letter.) She lived a life of renown, yet her rocky path to fame-with its many struggles and triumphs-propelled her into increasing- ly erratic behavior, culminating in a shocking ending that stunned the entire world. This fully revised and updated edition includes new revelations and details from Eagels herself and family and friends about her Midwestern childhood; her chaotic personal life; her uncompromising artistry; and her lifelong battle with inner demons. Illustrated with a refreshed collection of 150 rarely seen images. Praise for Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed "Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed offers a startling look at the actress and her times ... packed with detail and drama, and does bring Jeanne Eagels into 21st century focus as an ambitious, driven woman who often fought the system, but could not defeat her own demons." - Liz Smith, New York Social Diary"Their research, to this reader, sparkles and shines . . . the kind of meat one likes with this rich meal of a book." - Stephen Michael Shearer, author of Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star "What you are about to read is nothing short of remarkable." - Michelle Morgan, author of The Ice Cream Blonde and Carole Lombard: Twentieth Century StarEric Woodard is the author of Hometown Girl and Travillla Film Fashion Paper Dolls. The former archivist and historian for the estate of award-winning film and fashion designer William Travilla, he is currently working on an upcoming biography of the couturier. Eric has also assisted with and contributed to several Marilyn Monroe biographies, art books and documentaries. Tara Hanks is the author of two novels, Wicked Baby and The Mmm Girl. She also writes extensively about popular culture for a wide range of magazines and websites, and has maintained the Everlasting Star Updates blog since 2010.

The true story is finally told about Jeanne Eagels, legendary Broadway actress (as Sadie Thompson in Somerset Maugham's Rain) and film star (as Leslie Crosbie in The Letter.) She lived a life of renown, yet her rocky path to fame-with its many struggles and triumphs-propelled her into increasingly erratic behavior, culminating in a shocking ending that stunned the entire world. This fully revised and updated edition includes new revelations and details from Eagels herself and family and friends about her Midwestern childhood; her chaotic personal life; her uncompromising artistry; and her lifelong battle with inner demons. Illustrated with a refreshed collection of 150 rarely seen images. Praise for Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed "Jeanne Eagels: A Life Revealed offers a startling look at the actress and her times ... packed with detail and drama, and does bring Jeanne Eagels into 21st century focus as an ambitious, driven woman who often fought the system, but could not defeat her own demons." - Liz Smith, New York Social Diary"Their research, to this reader, sparkles and shines . . . the kind of meat one likes with this rich meal of a book." - Stephen Michael Shearer, author of Gloria Swanson: The Ultimate Star "What you are about to read is nothing short of remarkable." - Michelle Morgan, author of The Ice Cream Blonde and Carole Lombard: Twentieth Century StarEric Woodard is the author of Hometown Girl and Travillla Film Fashion Paper Dolls. The former archivist and historian for the estate of award-winning film and fashion designer William Travilla, he is currently working on an upcoming biography of the couturier. Eric has also assisted with and contributed to several Marilyn Monroe biographies, art books and documentaries. Tara Hanks is the author of two novels, Wicked Baby and The Mmm Girl. She also writes extensively about popular culture for a wide range of magazines and websites, and has maintained the Everlasting Star Updates blog since 2010.