James Dean: The Role of Assent in Learning

Focusing on the legacy of James Dean, this updated study explores the man behind the myth of the iconic figure who became a symbol of teenage rebellion. Despite a brief career spanning only sixteen months, Dean's impact through films like East of Eden and Rebel Without a Cause is profound. Author John Howlett draws on interviews with those who knew Dean, revealing insights into his personal life, including aspects of his sexuality, and incorporating new findings from the Warner Brothers archives.