Scarlett Johansson: Portrait of a Rising Star

**Bill5461** · 06-04-2007, 06:56 AM

The Biography is expected to be released in September

Description:

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Born in 1985 in New York, young Scarlett Marie Johansson has already achieved a cinematic career of stellar proportion, swiftly becoming an icon to both genders. Ubiquitous as the face of Calvin Klein, L'Oreal and Reebok, and described as the new Marilyn Monroe by Vogue magazine, she's also proved her mettle as a quality thespian, starring in movies as diverse as literary, intelligent Woody Allen features, gung-ho action romps like Michael Bay's The Island, and of course, alternative, hip fare like the film which made her name known the world over, Sofia Coppola's much-lauded Lost in Translation. Searching for the essence of her luminous star quality, this book takes a critical look at her work, and traces her transformation from talented child actress to Hollywood icon.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-Johan...0823327&sr=1-1

**MSFixR** · 06-04-2007, 08:05 AM

Wait a minute. The kid's only 21 years old. She's been in a few movies, some of which have made some money, some of which have received critical acclaim. But so have a lot of other people. What a bunch of hype. I'll bet without the pictures, it wouldn't sell.

**MissyO** · 06-04-2007, 08:50 AM

Gawd......... Anything for a buck.

Nola · 06-04-2007, 11:33 AM

and who will buy that? i mean, isnt everything about her life in wikipedia or imdb¿

**MSFixR** · 06-04-2007, 11:39 AM

Right. And who wants to know all the intimate details of her life?

**Bill5461** · 06-04-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MSFixR

I'll bet without the pictures, it wouldn't sell.

My thoughts exactly. I think it's being marketed to the younger fan, who wants the pics and stuff. If you'll notice it's going straight to paperback. As for me, I'll wait for the movie.

**Plastic Flute** · 06-04-2007, 04:09 PM

The cover looks really really nice.

**Bill5461** · 06-04-2007, 05:06 PM

It is a beautiful picture

**MSFixR** · 06-04-2007, 05:36 PM

But that hairy navel isn't.

**Ophelia** · 06-04-2007, 05:51 PM

^oh yes it is.

**andrew r** · 06-05-2007, 02:56 PM

I think it's a bit early to have a Scarlett biography. Maybe in about 20 years or so, then yes I'd agree. but she's young and like MSFixR said, she's only been in a few films. I'm not expecting a thick book here. Though I do like the cover picture. Thanks for the info Bill.

**Jocasta** · 06-05-2007, 05:02 PM

I'm assuming Scarlett herself isn't involved with it's publication... that must be irritating to have someone publish a book about, with no say what's in it.

(And Mr.fixr, back off the hairy navel... unless you want to be Bunny Slapped!)

**MSFixR** · 06-05-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocasta

(And Mr.fixr, back off the hairy navel... unless you want to be Bunny Slapped!)

Oh yea! I'm going to take a picture of my own navel and post it in my sig. That will shown you!!!

**Jocasta** · 06-05-2007, 05:41 PM

If your navel is up to it, then great... bring it on!

**MSFixR** · 06-05-2007, 06:03 PM

Eat your heart out, Flute!

**Ophelia** · 06-05-2007, 06:13 PM

Does that include shipping?

**MSFixR** · 06-05-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ophelia

Does that include shipping?

Yes (within the continental US).

**Jocasta** · 06-05-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSFixR

Yes (within the continental US).

Darn it. So no non-US delivery?

**MSFixR** · 06-05-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocasta

Darn it. So no non-US delivery?

There's an up charge involved for trans-Atlantic shipment as well as for overnight delivery, in case you can't wait.

BlackWolf · 06-05-2007, 08:56 PM

Wow, even as a straight man, I must admit that is something special...

06-04-2007, 06:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bill5461 Scarlett Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 11,785 My Profile	Scarlett Johansson: Portrait of a Rising Star The Biography is expected to be released in September Description: Editorial Reviews Book Description Born in 1985 in New York, young Scarlett Marie Johansson has already achieved a cinematic career of stellar proportion, swiftly becoming an icon to both genders. Ubiquitous as the face of Calvin Klein, L'Oreal and Reebok, and described as the new Marilyn Monroe by Vogue magazine, she's also proved her mettle as a quality thespian, starring in movies as diverse as literary, intelligent Woody Allen features, gung-ho action romps like Michael Bay's The Island, and of course, alternative, hip fare like the film which made her name known the world over, Sofia Coppola's much-lauded Lost in Translation. Searching for the essence of her luminous star quality, this book takes a critical look at her work, and traces her transformation from talented child actress to Hollywood icon. Link: http://www.amazon.com/Scarlett-Johan...0823327&sr=1-1

06-04-2007, 08:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,501 My Profile	Wait a minute. The kid's only 21 years old. She's been in a few movies, some of which have made some money, some of which have received critical acclaim. But so have a lot of other people. What a bunch of hype. I'll bet without the pictures, it wouldn't sell.

06-04-2007, 08:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
MissyO Perennially Disgruntled Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,113 My Profile	Gawd......... Anything for a buck.

06-04-2007, 11:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nola i (L) b e n i c i o Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,114 My Profile	and who will buy that? i mean, isnt everything about her life in wikipedia or imdb¿

06-04-2007, 11:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,501 My Profile	Right. And who wants to know all the intimate details of her life?

06-04-2007, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Plastic Flute ICHiBAN HoOT Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,866 My Profile	The cover looks really really nice.

06-04-2007, 05:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bill5461 Scarlett Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 11,785 My Profile	It is a beautiful picture

06-04-2007, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,501 My Profile	But that hairy navel isn't.

06-04-2007, 05:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ophelia JOHO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Joshtopia Posts: 7,020 My Profile	^oh yes it is.

06-05-2007, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
andrew r Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: England Posts: 29,528 My Profile	I think it's a bit early to have a Scarlett biography. Maybe in about 20 years or so, then yes I'd agree. but she's young and like MSFixR said, she's only been in a few films. I'm not expecting a thick book here. Though I do like the cover picture. Thanks for the info Bill.

06-05-2007, 05:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jocasta Joshtopian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 17,807 My Profile	I'm assuming Scarlett herself isn't involved with it's publication... that must be irritating to have someone publish a book about, with no say what's in it. (And Mr.fixr, back off the hairy navel... unless you want to be Bunny Slapped!)

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06-05-2007, 05:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jocasta Joshtopian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 17,807 My Profile	If your navel is up to it, then great... bring it on!

06-05-2007, 06:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
MSFixR Science Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dante's Inferno, Circle 4 Posts: 8,501 My Profile	Eat your heart out, Flute!

06-05-2007, 06:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Ophelia JOHO Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Joshtopia Posts: 7,020 My Profile	Does that include shipping?

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BlackWolf Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28,122 My Profile	Wow, even as a straight man, I must admit that is something special...