Gary Cooper

American Hero

Published by Cooper Square Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Published to coincide with his centennial in May 2001, this definitive biography of a Hollywood icon portrays actor Gary Cooper as a man of complex and sophisticated tastes, as well as large appetites. Meyers offers a riveting, inside look at Cooper's career; his tempestuous relationships with Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Clara Bow, and Tallulah Bankhead; and his legendary friendship with Ernest Hemingway.

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  • Publisher: Cooper Square Press (February 27, 2001)
  • Length: 415 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781461660989

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A fascinating biography of Cooper, really interesting and a great book.

– Former President Bill Clinton, Appearing on "Roger Ebert at the Movies"

[This] new biography, the first substantial work on Cooper in close to twenty years, brings his life and career into focus. The author bucks the current biography trend by admiring his subject.

– The Instrumentalist

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