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Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar

Cynthia Carr

Sobre o livro

This biography delves into the life of Candy Darling, a queer icon and Warhol superstar who struggled to find her place in the world. Growing up lonely and queer on Long Island, Candy found solace in Hollywood starlets and eventually made her mark in New York's Off-Off-Broadway scene and Warhol's films. Despite her glamorous persona, she lived on the edge, craving love and acceptance. Her story unfolds against the backdrop of 1960s and '70s New York, showcasing her impact on conversations about gender and identity. Cynthia Carr's meticulously researched narrative brings Candy Darling's captivating yet tragic life back into the spotlight.

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432

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux

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