Saoirse - by Kaila Hale-Stern (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Saoirse offers a richly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour through the life and career of the beloved actress"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Explore the acclaimed talent, inspiring career, and empowering creativity of influential actress Saoirse Ronan.

From her breakout role in Atonement to her standout performance in Little Women, Saoirse Ronan has proven herself both a timely and classic actress. Saoirse traces her successful and influential career, from her early inspirations to her work beyond the camera. From her collaborations with celebrated directors like Greta Gerwig and Wes Anderson to her status as a Gen Z icon, this photo-driven collectible is packed with interviews and behind-the-scenes anecdotes that offer fans insight into one of Hollywood's best actors.

Saoirse charts many facets of the actress's life and career, including:

• Her early influences and beginning roles such as Atonement, The Lovely Bones, and City of Ember
• Her turning point role that resulted in her first nomination for Best Actress for Brooklyn
• A recounting of her risk-taking and varied roles, from Academy Award-nominated performances in Lady Bird and Little Women to her stunning turn as Mary Stuart in Mary, Queen of Scots
• A look at her famous fashion moments, from supporting the Time's Up movement on the red carpet to being an advocate for sustainable fashion
• Saoirse's relationships with fellow actors, actresses, and directors like Timothée Chalamet, Margot Robbie, and Greta Gerwig
• A look into her husband, British actor Jack Lowden, and their low-key love story
• An exploration of her future projects, including writing and directing, as her star continues to rise

Saoirse is the perfect gift for the actress's fans and pop culture aficionados that celebrates the empowering and inspiring talent of one of film's greatest stars.

The Frame by Frame series steps behind the camera to celebrate the lives, careers, and unique personalities of the beloved actors and filmmakers shaping modern cinema. In the pages of these elegantly designed fan guides, Hollywood experts go beyond your favorite stars' big breaks and box office smashes, shining a spotlight on their most memorable films and TV shows, fashion moments, awards, and more. Complete with stunning photos, inspiring quotes, and fascinating trivia, the books offer unparalleled insight into pop culture's most innovative icons. So grab your popcorn and dive in!

The series includes: Greta, Emma, and Saoirse.

About the Author

Kaila Hale-Stern is an entertainment journalist and author. She was the Movies & TV Deputy Editor at Screen Rant and previously served as managing editor of The Mary Sue for half a decade. There she wrote as a film and television critic, with an emphasis on the intersectionality of emerging media. She was a senior writer at Gizmodo, specializing in online communities, and reviewed theatrical productions for io9. Her byline has appeared in New York Magazine's The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Wired, Gawker, Insider, and The Awl. She is also an author of historical fiction, and once helped open a magical brick-and-mortar bookstore. A native New Yorker, she lives in Brooklyn with her partner and a badly behaved cat.