Edith Head : The Fifty-year Career of Hollywood's Greatest Costume Designer

Never before has the account of Hollywood's most influential designer been so thoroughly revealed - because never before have the Edith Head Archives of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences been tapped. A one-of-a-kind comprehensive survey of the career of the most prominent and talented costume designer in Hollywood history, this book brings together for the first time a spectacular collection of rare and never-before-seen sketches, costume test shots, behind-the-scenes photos, and ephemera from the Edith Head archives. A biography and complete filmography covering her work from "Wings" (1927) to "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid" (1982) comprise this impressive tome.

Jay Jorgensen is an editor for Peterson's Photographic magazine, as well as a talented professional photographer. He has written many celebrity profiles and his photography has been showcased in US magazines such as People and TV Guide. He also serves as the Photo Editor of Palm Springs Life magazine. He divides his time between Los Angeles and Palm Springs, California. Bob Mackie is one of the most well-known fashion designers of our time, best known for his work with such icons as Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and Barbie.