The Life Steve McQueen
The Life Steve McQueen by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, published by Motorbooks on December 8, 2017, is an illustrated biography that delves into the multifaceted life of the iconic actor and racer. Spanning 240 pages, this edition presents a comprehensive exploration of McQueen’s films, racing endeavors, and distinctive style, highlighting the elements that contributed to his enduring status as a cultural icon.
Readers will find a rich narrative that celebrates the various aspects of McQueen’s life, from his memorable roles on the silver screen to his passion for motor sports. The book features a collection of period photos, illustrations, and posters that enhance the storytelling, providing a visual context to McQueen’s legacy. This work captures the essence of McQueen as a Hollywood rebel and risk-taker, making it a notable addition for those interested in biography, entertainment, and the world of motor sports.
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The Life Steve McQueen explores and celebrates the films, racing, style and overall life that made Steve McQueen The King of Cool and an enduring icon.
Steve McQueen remains the embodiment of cool some three decades after his death. Whether on the silver screen, racing a Triumph motorcycle across a California desert, dueling with other racers at Le Mans, or simply hanging with his pals, McQueen exuded an effortless style that belied his rough and tumble past. It’s a trick that ensures he continues to appear in advertising and pop culture all the while embraced by cinema, racing, and motorcycle fans as one of their own. He remains the ultimate guy’s guy.
The Life Steve McQueen explores and celebrates the memorable aspects of McQueen’s life that, taken as a whole, defined the man and cemented his reputation as a Hollywood rebel and risk taker. Peppered with period photos, illustrations, posters, and more, The Life Steve McQueen surveys the movie roles, racing, personal style, art, and pop culture that all combined to crown the King of Cool and ensure his legacy.
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