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Informationen zum Autor Carol King has been a writer for almost thirty years, first as a technology journalist for magazines, newspapers, radio and TV, and later switching to art, cinema, travel and history. She has contributed to more than 20 books including Art: The Whole Story and 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die, and co-authored As Much As I Can, a biography of the actor, theatre and film director Peter Glenville. She spends her time between London and a small town in Sicily. Klappentext 'Fallen Idols' looks at the Hollywood greats, pop icons, sex symbols, politicians, sports stars and celebrities, who became household names but fell from grace. Fallen Idols charts the demise of the powerful and popular, who once had the world at their feet, from President Richard Nixon to Elvis Presley, and Marilyn Monroe to Whitney Houston. Inhaltsverzeichnis Drawing on the Daily Mirror's outstanding archive combined with Haynes Publishing's wealth of experience, 'Fallen Idols' tells the story of some of the most spectacular falls from grace by powerful, rich and famous figures of modern times. Superb photographs combine with informative commentary to present a vivid record of how events unfolded. Fascinating insights into scandals that shocked the nation - and in some cases, the world - at the time. Read how some individuals recovered and some never did as they paid the price for their misdeeds, fame, power or influence. Find out how history has judged the individuals involved from politicians to screen idols, and pops stars to sports heroes. Written and compiled by an author and writer of numerous books on history and culture.
