Grace an Intimate Portrait of Princess Grace

by Howell Conant, over 200 color & b/w photos (Illustrator)

A biography of Princess Grace by her favorite photographer features anecdotes and never-before-published photographs and discusses her private and public lives. 40,000 first printing.

Genres: Biography, Photography, Nonfiction, Royalty

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Ruth York]

For a personal challenge, I needed/wanted to read about Princess Grace, former all-American girl turned Hollywood "it" girl, turned princess. This book is less about her life, but more anecdotes from her friend, Howell Conant, who was also her personal photographer. The book contains an inside look into Grace as simply a person and a mother. The photographs are lovely, showing the royal family of Monaco in some of the most mundane moments. One of my favorites is of Grace, in Jamaica on a family vacation, appearing to be making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. If that isn't simplicity of life, I am not sure what is.

[Becca]

This was a photograph biography of Grace Kelly, Philadelphia girl turned successful Hollywood actress turned European princess. The author, Howell Conant, was her personal photographer throughout her career and life. They had a very good relationship, and she let him take all the important and more intimate photographs of her. I liked hearing about Grace from a friend of hers. The photographs in the books were amazing as well.

[Michaela]

A stunning photograph biography of Grace Kelly, by her personal photographer. Gorgeous pictures of a gorgeous woman, this book is enjoyable largely because it feels more like an honest portrayal of a person than mere glamour shots of a celebrity.

[Jane]

Pictures are glorious! Got the book as a "remainder." Nice book!