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James Dean: The Mutant King
James Dean The Mutant King
Author: David Dalton
This is the book that restarted the James Dean cult by celebrating him as the cool, defiant visionary of pop culture who made adolescence seem heroic instead of awkward and who defined the style of rock 'n' roll's politics of delinquency. The only book to fully show how deliberately and carefully Dean crafted his own image and performances, and ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312439590
ISBN-10: 0312439598
Publication Date: 9/1983
Pages: 9
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  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: St Martins Pr
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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Great biography - a real insight into the soul of the actor.
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BRILLIANT. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT. I've been a Dean fan for quite some time and was very pleased with this book. 'Mutant King' focuses a lot on Dean's early work and career on broadway and on television and of course covers his short film history. Quite a detailed study on Dean's psyche.
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