{"product_id":"a-star-is-reborn-the-most-filmed-hollywood-story-of-love-found-and-lost-hardcover","title":"A Star Is Reborn: The Most Filmed Hollywood Story of Love Found and Lost - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Hofler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoinciding with the 50th anniversary of the 1976 classic film version starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, a riveting, juicy exploration of the history and popularity of Hollywood's favorite story about itself, from its 1937 technicolor drama starring Janet Gaynor and the 1954 version with Judy Garland, through 2018's blockbuster Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper remake.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Star is Born\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most popular entertainment legends of all time--the story of a fading male star who falls in love with an ingénue whose fame quickly eclipses his own. It's been a showcase for some of the most talented female artists of their time--Janet Gaynor, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Lady Gaga--yet it is also a fascinating rumination on the nature of fame and the fragility of the male ego. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, Robert Hofler offers a riveting behind-the-scenes journey through the movie's history, starting with 1932's \u003ci\u003eWhat Price Hollywood?\u003c\/i\u003e, based on the rocky real-life Hollywood marriage of silent movie star Colleen Moore and producer John McCormick. That storyline was reworked by producer David O. Selznick into 1937's \u003ci\u003eA Star is Born\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March in the first of four versions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom Cary Grant's refusal to star opposite Judy Garland due to her substance abuse (a problem that would cause the 1954 musical to go wildly over-schedule) to attempts to woo Elvis Presley to star in the 1976 blockbuster that eventually paired Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, \u003ci\u003eHow a Star is Reborn\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the juicy tales behind the scenes. Hofler also traces the evolution of the story itself, as successive versions pivoted away from Hollywood and towards the world of rock music, culminating in 2018's wildly successful Bradley Cooper\/Lady Gaga remake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCaptivating and superbly researched, \u003ci\u003eHow a Star is Reborn\u003c\/i\u003e combines shrewd insights, little-known details, and Hofler's storytelling flair in this must-read for every fan of modern cinema.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Hofler \u003c\/b\u003eis the lead theater critic at TheWrap and author of bestselling, critically acclaimed biographies, including \u003ci\u003eMoney, Murder, and Dominick Dunne: A Life in Several Acts\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Invented Rock Hudson\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eParty Animals\u003c\/i\u003e; and the Lambda Literary Award nominated \u003ci\u003eSexplosion: From Andy Warhol to A Clockwork Orange, How a Generation of Pop Rebels Broke All the Taboos\u003c\/i\u003e. The recipient of the 2020 Los Angeles Press Club Award for Best Theater Reviews, he previously has been an editor and writer for \u003ci\u003eLife\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUs Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVariety.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New York City and can be found online at RobertHofler.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 8.52 x 5.79 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987438469421,"sku":"9780806544380","price":28.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/XdXcPQw3Ve9780806544380.webp?v=1776178705","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/a-star-is-reborn-the-most-filmed-hollywood-story-of-love-found-and-lost-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}