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Brigitte Bardot: The Life, the Legend, the Movies (Y) Hardcover – October 21, 2014

by Ginette Vincendeau (Author)
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When Brigitte Bardot appeared in Roger Vadim's And God Created Woman in 1957, her beauty set the world alight. But Bardot was more than just a sex symbol: she was a daring actress who worked with some of cinema's most-revered directors, including Jean-Luc Godard and Louis Malle. Film critic Ginette Vincendeau delves into Bardot's career and life, including her four marriages, her decision to "get out elegantly" and retire at a young age, and most notably, her unforgettable performances in Le Mépris, Les Femmes, and Les Pétroleuses. In addition to stunning photos of Bardot in her iconic roles, this visual biography includes 15 facsimiles of posters and other documents.
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  1. Print length
    96 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Carlton Books
  4. Publication date
    October 21, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    9.9 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781780975498
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1780975498
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About the Author

Ginette Vincendeau is a Professor of Film Studies at King's College, London and a regular contributor to Sight & Sound magazine. She has written a biography of director Jean-Pierre Melville (BFI Publishing) and edited The Encyclopedia of European Cinema (Facts on File, Inc).

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 178097549X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carlton Books (October 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781780975498
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780975498
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.9 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 50 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Size is a little smaller than other coffee table books
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Size is a little smaller than other coffee table books
This coffee table book is smaller than most coffee table books but I love the inside and all the beautiful pictures and the pop ups are so retro chic. I'm happy with my purchase.
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Lisa Zacks
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Buy for Bardot Fans!
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2020
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This book is so great! It contains lots of beautiful photographs, a poster, lots of other fun pull-outs, a real treasure for Bardot fans!
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nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
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I had sent the seller a message about this item because it had some special memorabilia that came with the original book — posters, cards, photographs, vintage adverts, etc. I wanted to make sure the book still had these items (they are great ephemera and very frame-worthy). The seller responded within an hour and let me know the book still had these “extras” and that they were in great condition. I was a bit wary but decided to believe them. I went ahead with the purchase because this book is out of print and I had already searched for it rather extensively. The gamble paid off! The book is perfect and the inserts are indeed in great condition. Thank you!
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Mary A. Enriquez
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS FIND FOR A BARDOT FAN !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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Gorgeous!! Another great find for my collection.!! Lots of interesting artifacts inside like scripts and posters . I love this book!!
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Sunshine Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book on Brigitte Bardot
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
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Beautiful Book on Brigitte Bardot. Love the fun retro pull out clippings and posters! If your a fan I think its worth getting, I don't see many books on her.
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Models Gone Wild
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book with extremely RARE copies of the extremely RARE ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2016
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There is only one, true and UNIQUE brigitte bardot and this is SHE! Very nice book with extremely RARE copies of the extremely RARE originals accessories (posters, and movie related items!) Buy it and ENJOY! Brigitte WE ALL LOVE YOU! Dennis Rylee Berger, Mo. USA
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jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Size is a little smaller than other coffee table books
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
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This coffee table book is smaller than most coffee table books but I love the inside and all the beautiful pictures and the pop ups are so retro chic. I'm happy with my purchase.
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jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Size is a little smaller than other coffee table books
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019
This coffee table book is smaller than most coffee table books but I love the inside and all the beautiful pictures and the pop ups are so retro chic. I'm happy with my purchase.
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MDWJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2017
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This is s beautiful book with lots of extras. Lovely to look it and to read.
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Katya Rozetka
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait! J'adore!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015
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Great photos, little pop-up's like in Children's books, and some bonus posters. A must-have for any fan of BB!!
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Jo-Anne Homan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2017
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Great book
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Francine Beker
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Australia on March 16, 2020
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The book is filled with memorabilia from BB’s life
Loved the book... recommended for al BB fans
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Pravesh
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on March 21, 2017
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Excellent book. Must mention this book comes with two great posters of BB's most famous movies. Great.
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Queenie
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Find!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2015
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I am so excited by this book. The inside documents are amazing!! It contains quality posters and beautiful artifacts. I have strategically placed mine around my flat making it look very Parisian:) The book itself is a must-have for any Bardot fan, as the photos inside are wonderful. Top quality book and well work the price. It surpassed my expectations.
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Marlee
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2017
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Just a filler book. Nothing informational.
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