Ryan Gosling: Beyond the Stare: Drive & Depth

By KATHLEEN K. HARRELL

Ryan Gosling has long been Hollywood's most enigmatic leading man known for his piercing gaze, brooding roles, and quiet intensity. But behind the stare is a story few truly know.

Beyond the Stare: Drive & Depth peels back the layers of Gosling's public persona to explore the complexity, ambition, and relentless work ethic that shaped his career. From his Mickey Mouse Club days to Drive, La La Land, and Barbie, this book traces how Gosling transformed from child actor to cultural icon without ever playing by the rules of fame.

This isn't a tabloid tell-all. It's a deep dive into craft, character, and contradictions. With insight into his most iconic performances, his selective approach to roles, and the philosophies that fuel his creativity, this book reveals Gosling as more than just a face on a poster he's a builder of moods, a storyteller in silence, and a man constantly chasing something just out of reach.

Whether you're a devoted fan or a curious critic, Beyond the Stare offers a compelling portrait of an artist who refuses to be defined by anyone but himself.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLK5KLVK
• ISBN13: 9798296867391
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"