Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman

In Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M., Sam Wasson delves into the 1961 film adaptation of Truman Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's, exploring the life and legacy of Audrey Hepburn and the cultural impact of the iconic film.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 288 pages
\n Publication date: 14 October 2021
\n Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. by Sam Wasson delves into the enigmatic persona of Audrey Hepburn and the iconic film that revolutionized American culture in 1961. Set against the backdrop of the late 1950s and early 1960s, the book explores the transition from the conservative Eisenhower era to the glamorous modernity of the Kennedy era. Wasson brings to life a vibrant cast of characters, including Truman Capote, Edith Head, Givenchy, and Henry Mancini, the composer of the famous Moon River song. Through his captivating narrative, Wasson immerses readers in the world of late-fifties America, a time before Woodstock and birth control, when the charming and enigmatic Holly Golightly captured the hearts of millions and forever transformed perceptions of fashion, film, sex, and culture. The book also features an 8-page black-and-white photo insert, adding an extra layer of visual richness to the captivating story.

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\n Weight: 224g\n
Dimension: 136 x 202 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780063115446\n \n