Australia’s number one Elizabeth Taylor fan and collector has produced an epic tribute to her in the form of this colorful coffee table volume of photographs depicting clothing and memorabilia with commentary about the legendary actor’s life, loves, and career. The glowing, heartfelt commentary reveals the author’s deep admiration of Taylor and his twenty-year correspondence with her during her final two decades as she eased away from her acting career to become the world’s most celebrated AIDS activist.

Every year of the megastar’s life is depicted with glowing photos of her or photos of cherished keepsakes, such as a stylish article of clothing, jewelry, or an accessory used in one of her many films and given to a coworker, friend, or an admiring fan collector. Generous with her time and her fortune to a fault, Taylor remained in contact with many of her fans around the world, often acceding to personalized requests for autographed photos and personalized notes. Each photo in this volume is also embellished with a QR code that leads readers to more info about it.

Griffin’s profound enthusiasm and admiration for Elizabeth Taylor and her legacy shines throughout his narrative. The book itself is a loving tribute to some personal facets of the celebrity’s life that may not be widely known and also serves as a pictorial history of celebrity fashion during various eras of Taylor’s career. The photos are interspersed with epigraph pages containing quotations from Taylor and many other celebrities of her day, and in some cases, loving tributes penned by the author, all embellished with a floral watercolor that echoes the shade of Taylor’s famous lavender-blue eyes. Fans and collectors of Elizabeth Taylor memorabilia will be thrilled with this volume, and it will likely also inspire curious onlookers to further explore the minutiae of the legendary film star’s life.

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