James Dean – Barney Hoskyns

James Dean’s short life – and tragic death – and his three-film Hollywood career have made a seemingly disproportionate impact on the collective worldwide consciousness of thee late-twentieth century. In this sensitive and original reassessment of Dean’s life and career, Barney Hoskyns suceeds in explaining just why young actor has achieved the status of an icon and what it is that the image of Dean touches in so many people.