This book is a quest for the woman behind the icon. Revolutionising women’s dress by 1918, this reflected her life, renowned for its glamour and defiance. Muse, patron, mistress to artists such as, Picasso, Dali and Stravinsky; she also mixed with the highest society. Using interviews, love letters, diaries and other records Lisa discovered, she reveals hidden aspects of Chanel’s rags to riches story - despite her shabby war record, she was not a spy - and how her influence went beyond clothes: she helped create the idea of modern woman.

USA

Coco Chanel: an Intimate Life
Published by Viking, 10 Novemeber 2011
Available from Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Amazon.com, Indiebound and other retailers.

UK

Chanel: an Intimate Life
Published by Figtree:Penguin October 2011
Available from Waterstones, John Sandoe Books, Amazon.co.uk, Foyles and other retailers

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Coco Chanel: an Intimate Life (reviewed on January 15, 2012)

A rich and vivid account of the most successful and entrepreneurial woman of the 20th century… Click here to download full review.

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Coco Chanel: an Intimate Life (reviewed on January 3, 2012)

Though there are other published biographies on Chanel, Chaney went to great lengths to unearth as much new information as possible.. Taking four years to do so, the result is a systematic and engaging account of the very essence of a rags-to-riches tale. Full Review

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