Behind the Seams : My Life in Rhinestones by Dolly Parton (2023, Hardcover)

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Dive into the world of country music icon Dolly Parton with "Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.". Published by Potter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale in 2023, the 336-page biography is illustrated and written in English, making it a must-have for enthusiasts of music, photography, and fashion.

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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10198486212X
ISBN-139781984862129
eBay Product ID (ePID)27059112761

Product Key Features

Book TitleBehind the Seams : My Life in Rhinestones
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicComposers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Individual Composer & Musician, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
IllustratorYes
GenreMusic, Photography, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDolly Parton
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight80.4 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width9.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2023-934160
Dewey Edition23/eng/20231004
Reviews"In this effervescent volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer . . . [and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas." --Kirkus Reviews "Enriched with insights . . . this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly, "[A] lavish, coffee-table winner." -- Parade "In this effervescent full-color volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes. . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly. . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer . . . [and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas." --Kirkus Reviews "Enriched with insights . . . , this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly, "[A] lavish, coffee table winner." -- Parade "In this effervescent full-color volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes. . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly. . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer . . . [and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas." --Kirkus Reviews "Enriched with insights . . . , this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly, "[A] lavish, coffee-table winner." -- Parade "The book is an encyclopedia of iconic pop-culture moments; it's a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts and a treasured keepsake for Parton's loyal fans. But even more so than that, it serves as a reminder that Parton's superpower--and perhaps even the reason for her record-breaking longevity in Hollywood--is her authenticity." -- The Cut "Dolly Parton charts her formidable career through the prism of her unique wardrobe with full-colour photos and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. Camp and colourful but no less inspiring, this book is for fans old and young alike." -- The Standard "In this effervescent full-color volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes. . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly. . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer . . . [and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas." --Kirkus Reviews "Enriched with insights . . . , this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly, "In this effervescent volume, Parton recounts the vivid tales behind the clothes . . . Throughout this graciously and generously illuminated book . . . [her] personal style shines brightly . . . An unforgettable personal and professional history of a beloved country music performer...[and] a must-have treasury for diehard Dolly fans and armchair fashionistas." --Kirkus Reviews "Enriched with insights . . . this is both a lush visual feast and a testament to the originality and self-possession that made Parton a force to be reckoned with: an entertainer who refused to accede to trends, was firmly in control of her own sexuality, and expanded the stylistic possibilities available to female performers. Fashion lovers and country fans alike will be enchanted." --Publishers Weekly
Dewey Decimal782.421642092 B
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes--she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today. Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A beautiful celebration of Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style through entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, including exclusive images from her private costume archive In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion, including how she developed her own, distinctly Dolly style, which has defied convention and endeared her to fans around the world. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton's life and career, and the largest reveal of her private costume archive, this gorgeously photographed book spotlights her most unforgettable looks from the 1960s to now. The sky-high heels, famous wigs, bold makeup, eye-catching stage clothes--she shares them all. Along the way, Parton discusses memorable outfits from her past, from the clothes her mother would sew out of feed sacks (including her "Coat of Many Colors") and the bold dresses and hairdos that shook up Nashville, to the bunny suit on the cover of Playboy, evening wear at Studio 54, costumes from her most famous film and TV roles, and the daring styles that continue to entertain and inspire today. Filled with candor, humor, and lots and lots of rhinestones, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones is a shining tribute to one of the most beloved musicians in history, a treasured keepsake for anyone who loves Dolly Parton, and an indispensable guide to forging your own path to beauty and confidence.
LC Classification NumberML420.P28A3 2023
As told toSeaver, Rebecca, George-Warren, Holly

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