Synopses & Reviews
Here for the first time is the complete, captivating story of an on-set romance, between silver-screen legends Audrey Hepburn and William Holden, that turned into love. Though it ended in separation, the affair had a lasting effect on both of them for the rest of their lives.
In 1954, Hepburn and Holden were Americaand#8217;s sweethearts. Audrey had just made her first American film, Roman Holiday, a major hit that established her career in Hollywood and earned her an Oscar. Bill Holden was handsome, virileand#151;a dream man for young American girlsand#151;and a good actor to boot. He also won an Oscar that year for his performance in Stalag 17. Their next film would be Sabrina, a now-iconic film that continues to inspire the worlds of film and fashion sixty years later.
Audrey and Bill tells the stories of both stars, from before they met to their initial, electrifying encounter when they began making Sabrina. The love affair that sparked on-set was relatively short-lived, but was a turning point in the lives of both stars. Audrey and Bill follows both Hepburn and Holden as their lives crisscrossed through to the end, providing an inside look at the Hollywood of the and#8217;50s, and#8217;60s, and beyond. Through in-depth research and interviews with former friends, co-stars, and studio workers, Audrey and Bill author Edward Z. Epstein sheds new light on the stars and details the reasons they knew their relationship could never work, yet they remained deeply connected and influenced each otherand#8217;s lives in many ways to the end.
Review
and#147;The secret side of Audrey Hepburnand#8217;s intimate private life, revealed for the first timeand#133;a riveting read!and#8221;
and#151;Rex Reed
"Epstein gets to the heart of the human side of both of them...It's a beautifully written love story and dual biography."
and#151;Bill Biss, Rage Monthly
and#147;It had to happen. The romance revealed. And Edward Z. Epstein is up to the task in Audrey and Billand#133;Easy to read, with never-ending details. As if we are there in the loversand#8217; arms.and#8221;
and#151;George Christy, Beverly Hills Courier
and#147;"[Author] Epstein...delivers a relatively little known chapter in the ever-intriguing saga of celebrity romances.and#8221;
and#151;Booklist
"I started to read the few opening pages and couldn't stop...this book was written so differently. It really showed the people underneath the layer of the Hollywood lights that scrutinized them for much of their lives...it's almost three biographies in one book --Audrey Hepburn, Bill Holden and the behind the scenes look at Hollywood... The writing is wonderful, the people come to life off the pages..."
and#151;Chick with Books blog
Synopsis
Here for the first time is the complete, captivating story of an on-set romance that turned into a lifelong love story between silver screen legends Audrey Hepburn and William Holden. In 1954, Hepburn and Holden were America's sweethearts. Both won Oscars that year and together they filmed Sabrina, a now-iconic film that continues to inspire the worlds of film and fashion.
Audrey & Bill tells the stories of both stars, from before they met to their electrifying first encounter when they began making Sabrina. The love affair that sparked on-set was relatively short-lived, but was a turning point in the lives of both stars. Audrey & Bill follows both Hepburn and Holden as their lives crisscrossed through to the end, providing an inside look at the Hollywood of the 1950s, '60s, and beyond. Through in-depth research and interviews with former friends, co-stars, and studio workers, Audrey & Bill author Edward Z. Epstein sheds new light on the stars and the fascinating times in which they lived.
Synopsis
Onscreen they were the couple you wished had gotten together in the 1954 classic Sabrina. In real life, that iconic film ignited a great Hollywood romance. Here, for the first time, is the complete, captivating story of the on-set romance that turned into a lifelong love story between silver screen icons Audrey Hepburn and William Holden.
About the Author
Edward Z. Epstein is a long-time show business insider, having worked for years as the New York press contact for MCA/Universal. He has written many books, on subjects including Mia Farrow, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, Marlon Brando, and Lucille Ball.
Ava, his play about Ava Gardner, has been optioned by producer David Brown, and is en route to production. Epstein lives in New York City.