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Steve McQueen: A Biography Audiobook
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One of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and '70s with now-classics such as The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Bullit, Steve McQueen is renowned as one of the most exciting actors ever to come out of Hollywood. Now, in Steve McQueen: A Biography, bestselling author Marc Eliot gives unique insight into McQueen's life, from his films to his three marriages, many affairs, and struggles with addictions. This definitive biography, filled with original research and new interviews, will dazzle fans with its eye-opening portrayal of one of America's most memorable stars.
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"As much as McQueen is revered in popular culture, he was a bastard in real life. Eliot details all the self-centered, narcissistic behavior McQueen focused on at least his first two wives (Neile Adams, Ali McGraw) - maybe he didn't have time with the third one."
— Tom (5 out of 5 stars)
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" I had always liked Steve McQueen as an actor ad loved his blue eyes. This books reveals the demons that he lived with and that eventually caused his death. An interesting read. "
— Donna, 10/8/2013 -
" I love Steve McQueen. Yeah, he was a bit of an asshat. But whatever. This author is incredibly boring and seems to despise his subject. If you don't like him, don't write about him. "
— Stefanie, 8/15/2013 -
" So boring, didn't finish it. The author liked lists. Movie, every actor and what they played in before. S. McQueen might be a good actor, but i didn't like him as a person. "
— Nadine, 3/22/2013 -
" McQueen wasn't the easiest subject for a biography, hence my two-star rating. Eliot wasn't able to offer much more about his subject than the public already knows; McQueen was a druggie, womanizer, and a generally unpleasant sort who suffered from a bad case of celebrity-itis. "
— David, 1/29/2013 -
" After reading this you may walk away with a different view of him. But you cannot deny him as an actor or a force in the industry. Good bio- sad life. "
— Mike, 11/30/2012 -
" Steve McQueen= nice to look at, but not nice to be around. "
— Jill, 10/8/2012 -
" Just finished listening to this book. It was very insightful. When it started, I couldn't wait to learn more. As it continued on, I hoped it would speed up. If I were a bigger McQueen fan, I'd probably love this book. It was good and well written, but I am not the target audience. "
— Aaron, 8/21/2012 -
" I enjoyed this detailed look at McQueen's professional and private life. He used his charisma and charm to great advantage both on and off screen, but he was a stinker. A complex, gorgeous man with low self esteem is a dangerous combination. Very entertaining. "
— Carol, 8/19/2012 -
" Disappointing. Very little original reporting. Lots of facts compiled from many sources, some accurate, others less so. I didn't enjoy the author's style, or his penchant for titillating innuendo. McQueen led an imperfect life, but his memory doesn't merit this sub-par effort. "
— Stacy, 6/18/2012 -
" It gave too much info on movie plots. I can watch the movie myself for that, it does not need to be in the biography. I felt that the author was just trying to fill the page. "
— Marta, 12/16/2011
About Marc Eliot
Marc Eliot is the New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen books on popular culture, including Kato Kaelin; the highly acclaimed Cary Grant; the award-winning Hollywood’s Dark Prince; American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood; The Eagles: The Untold Story. His books have been published in more than twenty-five countries. He is a frequent contributor to documentary films, TV shows, and podcasts, is the resident curator of film at the Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Illinois, and a visiting professor at the University of Guatemala, where he teaches graduate seminars in film. He received his MFA in nonfiction and film history from Columbia University, where he was mentored by Andrew Sarris. He attended the “Fame” school, the High School of Performing Arts.