The Timeless James Dean

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Summary: Unmissable for any Dean fan.
Review: I admit to being an O.T.T James Dean fan for many years, but this also makes me somewhat of an expert on the subject. So, I approached this book with a very critical eye expecting disappointment. However, I was most certainly wrong! Out of the dozens of books I've read on Jim this is the best ever. The research is almost fanatical in it's detail and in parts the book is deeply moving and very perceptive. The art work is superb and the interview with Donald Turnupseed tells us what so many fans like myself long expected.

Last but not least I loved the section called 'What they said about Jim' - you will not be disappointed either. What I say is don't anyone bother to write another book on Jim because this one can't be bettered; a fascinating and fantastic read.

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Summary: This Book Brings the Subject to Life!
Review: This is one of the first James Dean books where I felt as though I could actually see him and hear what he was saying. My favorite part of the book centers upon his high school sweetheart (love that passage!)The story about him returning to the farm to help his uncle out really grabbed me: "What do you want me to do first?" The book also portrays his impish side--it doesn't deny that and he certainly was an imp at times! But I get the sense of peeling away the thorns to expose the genuine self. Would like to know more about the interview at the end, however.