1931-1955

Beginning with his upbringing in the Quaker community of Fairmount, Indiana to his tragic death on September 30, 1955 and the effects his departure had on the world, this is the only official book of the James Dean 50th anniversary celebration, written with assistance from the James Dean estate. Included are rare images and James Dean memorabilia, plus over 30 never-before-seen portraits from Dean family's private collection.

On t.p.: James Dean's sesational lurid afterlife from the scandal and movie magazines of the fifties.

Black and white photographs depict the screen and private personality of the motion picture actor.

This portrait, based on many new and documented sources and never-before published photographs, argues that Dean's angst-ridden compliance with rigid sexual mores helped fuel the fury and electricity of his acting.

Chronicles the life of actor James Dean, discussing his childhood in Fairmount, his struggle for success as a television and stage actor, his rise to fame in Hollywood, and his untimely death.

Chronicles the life of actor James Dean, discussing Dean's childhood, the years before his acting success, experiences filming his movies, personal life, and untimely death.

A biography of the actor who died in a car accident at the age of twenty-four and is known for his roles in "East of Eden" and "Rebel without a cause.".