Katharine Hepburn: 1907-2003
A Special Celebration of a Great American Life.

Time Life Books.

Retail: $19.95

LIFE pays tribute to this spirited, elegant, legendary woman – with a stunning photo essay that spans over eight decades. This hardcover commemorative chronicles everything that made Kate great – her style, her ambition, her gloriously independent personality. Plus, it also includes exclusive, intimate photos of Kate at home in Connecticut by renowned photographer John Bryson.

Description
In this special celebration of a great American life, the editors of LIFE Books present Katharine Hepburn: 1907-2003. In this moving farewell, relive the life and career of a Hollywood legend - Katharine Hepburn - in stunning photographs and compelling editorial. Vivid memories of the extraordinary life and times of the most decorated actor, male or female, in the industry. Winner of four Academy Awards for lead roles and nominated 12 times in the best actress category, only Meryl Streep has surpassed her nomination total with 13. A gorgeous tribute for a woman who transformed herself from the key actress of her generation into thespian royalty, an uncontested icon of live theatre and cinematic art. In private life, her 25-year love affair with actor Spencer Tracy was the stuff of Hollywood legend, as were her bouts with Hollywood itself, and her wish for a quiet, private life. EXCLUSIVE NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS OF HEPBURN IN HER FINAL YEARS IN OLD SAYBROOK, CT.

New Hardcover: 96 pages

Publisher: Time, Incorporated Life Books (2003)

ISBN-10: 0641567014

ISBN-13: 978-0641567018