Marlene Dietrich: Life and Legend

By Steven Bach

Book Overview

From the stages of Berlin to anti-Nazi efforts and silver-screen stardom, Steven Bach reveals the fascinating woman behind the myth surrounding Marlene Dietrich in a biography that will stand as the ultimate authority on a singular star. Based on six years of research and hundreds of interviews--including conversations with Dietrich--this is the life story of one of the century's greatest movie actresses and performers, an icon who embodied glamour and sophistication for audiences around the globe.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816675848
• ISBN13: 9780816675845
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Dietrich: the Lord of Discipline

Having read Maria Riva's book on her mother along with Dietrich's own autobiography, I didn't really expect any new revelations from this book -- but I couldn't have been more wrong! Mr. Bach is to be congratulated on his fascinating and respectable work honoring Miss Dietrich and her life. What a remarkable performer and a remarkable human being. We could sure use a few more like her in today's world. This is a must read for fans of the Lady and the Legend!!