{"product_id":"hollywood-or-bust-the-life-and-career-of-anita-ekberg","title":"Hollywood or Bust: The Life and Career of Anita Ekberg","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHollywood or Bust: The Life and Career of Anita Ekberg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eRichard Koper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e6”x9” size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e308­­ pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003ePaperback: ISBN 9798887719078\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003eHardcover: \u003ca name=\"_Hlk73386802\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk73386802;\"\u003eISBN \u003c\/span\u003e9798887719085\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I’m an actress first and last. I want to be known for my talent and not as a beautiful body. I try to look plain, but…I just can’t hide my figure.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: JA;\"\u003eWho was Anita Ekberg, the iconic figure from \u003ci\u003eLa Dolce Vita\u003c\/i\u003e — really? Behind the dazzling spotlight and fame lies the story of a woman who refused to be shaped by Hollywood, the press, or anyone’s expectations. Confident and rebellious, Anita always chose her own path — fearless, sometimes misunderstood, and always true to herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: JA;\"\u003eAuthor Richard Koper pulls back the curtain on her captivating journey — her rise to fame, her quest for recognition, her triumphs and setbacks, and her unwavering commitment to authenticity. With firsthand accounts, direct quotes from Anita Ekberg, and rare photos, this book offers a detailed look at her life, career, and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-language: JA;\"\u003eListen to the author interview \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6keel84vcvkLS5CuylpGB7?si=sTtddfGMSk-cOn3YKKzjRg\u0026amp;nd=1\u0026amp;dlsi=51646dba067645f2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lights Camera Author interview\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BearManor Media ","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":51599381954862,"sku":"9798887719085","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":51599381987630,"sku":"9798887719086","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/5789\/6251\/files\/AnitaEkbergFrontCover.jpg?v=1767595310","url":"https:\/\/www.bearmanormedia.com\/products\/hollywood-or-bust-the-life-and-career-of-anita-ekberg","provider":"BearManor Media ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}