Live Fast, Die Young - by Lawrence Frascella & Al Weisel (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of James Dean's tragic death, this is the definitive story of the American classic, "Rebel Without a Cause." of photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The revolutionary film <i>Rebel Without a Cause</i> has had a profound impact on both moviemaking and youth culture -- not only upon its 1955 release but on generations since.</b> In <i>Live Fast, Die Young</i>, the complete story behind this groundbreaking film is revealed, vividly evoking the cataclysmic meeting of actors James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo and director Nicholas Ray -- all at crucial points in their careers as they grappled with fame, burgeoning sexuality, and increasingly reckless behavior. <p/> Through interviews with surviving members of the cast and crew and firsthand access to both personal and studio archives, Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel depict the explosive making of <i>Rebel Without a Cause</i>, complete with never-before-seen photos by famed Dean photographer Dennis Stock. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an unforgettable American film, <i>Live Fast, Die Young</i> tells a story that is as provocative as the film itself.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Compulsively readable. -- Chris Fujiwara, <i>The Boston Globe</i><br><br>Easily the best 'making of' since [Lillian Ross's] <i>Picture, Live Fast, Die Young</i> recounts the tumultuous production of <i>Rebel Without a Cause</i> with scrupulous scholarship. -- David Ehrenstein, <i>The Advocate</i><br><br>Frascella and Weisel pay determined homage . . . engaging and learned. . . . A passionate depiction of how art can create, inspire, and destroy -- all at the same time. -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Lawrence Frascella</b> has served as chief movie critic of <i>Us</i> Magazine and theater critic for <i>Entertainment Weekly, </i> as well as an editor at <i>Aperture.</i> His work has appeared in numerous publications, including <i>Harper's Bazaar</i> and <i>Rolling Stone.</i> <p/><b>Al Weisel</b> is a regular contributor to <i>Premiere</i> magazine, a former contributing editor at <i>Us</i> Magazine, and has written for <i>Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Spin, </i> and <i>New York Newsday.</i> He lives in New York City.
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