Reviews
Reading a book about a movie is seldom as entertaining as watching the film, but Wasson s is the rare exception., Sam Wasson is a fabulous social historian...[ Fifth Avenue, 5 AM ] is as melancholy and glittering as Capote's story of Holly Golightly., A breezy tale of dresses and breakfast pastries, this is not.... The subtexts of Breakfast at Tiffany's --materialism, sexual freedom--were decidedly more complicated., A fascination with fascination is one way of describing Wasson s interest in a film that not only captures the sedate elegance of a New York long gone, but that continues to entrance as a love story, a style manifesto, and a way to live., Rich in incident and set among the glitterati of America s most glamorous era, the book reads like a novel...[Wasson] has assembled a sparkling time capsule of old Hollywood magic and mythmaking., A brilliant chronicle of the creation of Breakfast at Tiffany's . Wasson has woven the whole so deftly that it reads like a compulsively page-turning novel. This is a memorable achievement., This splendid new book is more than a mere 'making-of' chronicle. Wasson has pulled it off with verve, intelligence, and a consistent ring of truth...compulsively readable. Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. is both enjoyable and informative: everything a film book ought to be., Crammed with irresistible tidbits...[Wasson's] book winds up as well-tailored as the kind of little black dress that Breakfast at Tiffany's made famous., A breezy tale of dresses and breakfast pastries, this is not.... The subtexts of Breakfast at Tiffany's -materialism, sexual freedom-were decidedly more complicated., Crammed with irresistible tidbits…[Wasson's] book winds up as well-tailored as the kind of little black dress that Breakfast at Tiffany's made famous., A breezy tale of dresses and breakfast pastries, this is not.... The subtexts of Breakfast at Tiffany's--materialism, sexual freedom--were decidedly more complicated., The anecdotes are numerous and deftly told. This well-researched, entertaining page-turner should appeal to a broad audience, particularly those who enjoy film history that focuses on the human factors involved in the creative process while also drawing on larger social and cultural contexts., Sam Wasson is a fabulous social historian...[Fifth Avenue, 5 AM] is as melancholy and glittering as Capote s story of Holly Golightly., Anyone even slightly interested in Capote/Hepburn/Breakfast at Tiffany's will delight in [Wasson's] account., ' Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. offers lots of savory tidbits [from the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's ]. Mr. Wasson brings a lively and impudent approach to his subject.' (Wall Street Journal), Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. offers lots of savory tidbits [from the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's]. Mr. Wasson brings a lively and impudent approach to his subject., [We] couldn't put down Sam Wasson's new book, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M..... Along with juicy film gossip, the book offers behind-the-scenes insight on how Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy created Holly Golightly's iconic style., Sam Wasson unfolds the dramatic story of the film's creation. He also offers a fascinating slice of social history., Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. offers lots of savory tidbits [from the making of Breakfast at Tiffany s]. Mr. Wasson brings a lively and impudent approach to his subject., This splendid new book is more than a mere making-of chronicle. Wasson has pulled it off with verve, intelligence, and a consistent ring of truth...compulsively readable. Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. is both enjoyable and informative: everything a film book ought to be., Rich in incident and set among the glitterati of America's most glamorous era, the book reads like a novel…[Wasson] has assembled a sparkling time capsule of old Hollywood magic and mythmaking., Anyone even slightly interested in Capote/Hepburn/ Breakfast at Tiffany's will delight in [Wasson's] account., Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. offers lots of savory tidbits [from the making of Breakfast at Tiffany's ]. Mr. Wasson brings a lively and impudent approach to his subject., [An] alluring little book. With knowledgeable verve, Mr. Wasson approaches his subject from many angles. His book winds up as well-tailored as the kind of little black dress that Breakfast at Tiffany s made famous. Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. is crammed with irresistible tidbits., Anyone even slightly interested in Capote/Hepburn/Breakfast at Tiffany s will delight in [Wasson s] account., Audrey Hepburn dances through the pages of Sammy Wasson's portrait of a movie and a little black dress that were game changers at the dawn of the sixties. Both juicy and informative, Fifth Avenue, 5 AM provides the inside story while giving Hepburn her due as a true modern original., Sam Wasson s exquisite portrait of Audrey Hepburn peels backs her sweet facade to reveal a much more complicated and interesting woman. He also captures a fascinating turning point in American history when women started to loosen their pearls, and their inhibitions. I devoured this book., A breezy tale of dresses and breakfast pastries, this is not...the subtexts of Breakfast at Tiffany s materialism, sexual freedom were decidedly more complicated., [We] couldn't put down Sam Wasson's new book, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. .... Along with juicy film gossip, the book offers behind-the-scenes insight on how Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy created Holly Golightly's iconic style., Audrey Hepburn dances through the pages of Sammy Wasson's portrait of a movie and a little black dress that were game changers at the dawn of the sixties. Both juicy and informative, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. provides the inside story while giving Hepburn her due as a true modern original., Crammed with irresistible tidbits&[Wasson's] book winds up as well-tailored as the kind of little black dress that Breakfast at Tiffany's made famous., Crammed with irresistible tidbits [Wasson s] book winds up as well-tailored as the kind of little black dress that Breakfast at Tiffany s made famous., [We] couldn t put down Sam Wasson s new book, Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M...Along with juicy film gossip, the book offers behind-the-scenes insight on how Hepburn and designer Hubert de Givenchy created Holly Golightly s iconic style., Sam Wasson is a fabulous social historian...[Fifth Avenue, 5 AM] is as melancholy and glittering as Capote's story of Holly Golightly., A fascination with fascination is one way of describing Wasson's interest in a film that not only captures the sedate elegance of a New York long gone, but that continues to entrance as a love story, a style manifesto, and a way to live., Reads like carefully crafted fiction [Wasson] carries the reader from pre-production to on-set feuds and conflicts, while also noting Hepburn s impact on fashion (Givenchy s little black dress), Hollywood glamour, sexual politics, and the new morality. Capote would have been entranced., Wasson s story is part encyclopedia, part valentine, and worth reading just to find out what exactly went into making the amazing party scene., Reads like carefully crafted fiction…[Wasson] carries the reader from pre-production to on-set feuds and conflicts, while also noting Hepburn's impact on fashion (Givenchy's little black dress), Hollywood glamour, sexual politics, and the new morality. Capote would have been entranced., A brilliant chronicle of the creation of Breakfast at Tiffany's. Wasson has woven the whole so deftly that it reads like a compulsively page-turning novel. This is a memorable achievement., Sam Wasson is a fabulous social historian. . . . [Fifth Avenue, 5 AM] is as melancholy and glittering as Capote's story of Holly Golightly., Wasson's story is part encyclopedia, part valentine, and worth reading just to find out what exactly went into making the amazing party scene., Sam Wasson unfolds the dramatic story of the film s creation. He also offers a fascinating slice of social history., Reading a book about a movie is seldom as entertaining as watching the film, but Wasson's is the rare exception., Wasson offers enough drama to occupy anyone for days...The whole thing reads like a cool sip of water., Sam Wasson's exquisite portrait of Audrey Hepburn peels backs her sweet facade to reveal a much more complicated and interesting woman. He also captures a fascinating turning point in American history-- when women started to loosen their pearls, and their inhibitions. I devoured this book.
