Live Fast, Die Young The Wild Ride of Making Rebel Without a Cause [Paperback]

The revolutionary filmRebel Without a Causehas had a profound impact on both moviemaking and youth culture -- not only upon its 1955 release but on generations since. InLive Fast, Die Young, the complete story behind this groundbreaking film is revealed, vividly evoking the cataclysmic meeting of actors James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo and director Nicholas Ray -- all at crucial points in their careers as they grappled with fame, burgeoning sexuality, and increasingly reckless behavior.

Through interviews with surviving members of the cast and crew and firsthand access to both personal and studio archives, Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel depict the explosive making ofRebel Without a Cause, complete with never-before-seen photos by famed Dean photographer Dennis Stock. A fascinating look behind the scenes of an unforgettable American film,Live Fast, Die Youngtells a story that is as provocative as the film itself.Lawrence Frascellahas served as chief movie critic ofUsMagazine and theater critic forEntertainment Weekly,as well as an editor atAperture.His work has appeared in numerous publications, includingHarper's BazaarandRolling Stone.

Al Weiselis a regular contributor toPremieremagazine, a former contributing editor atUsMagazine, and has written forRolling Stone, The Washington Post, Spin,andNew York Newsday.He lives in New York City. Compulsively readable. -- Chris Fujiwara,The Boston Globe Easily the best 'making of' since [Lillian Ross's]Picture, Live Fast, Die Youngrecounts the tumultuous production ofRebel Without a Causewith scrupulous scholarship. -- David Ehrenstein,The Advocate Frascella and Weisel pay determined homage . . . engaging and learned. . . . A passionate depiction of how art can create, inspire, and destroy -- all at the same time. --Kirkus Reviews