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Brook Ashley’s Biography of Dare

The Authentic Account Illustrated with Dare’s Own Photographs

 

Dare Wright And The Loney Doll

Dare Wright Media, LLC – November 19, 2019, 260 pages, $39.95
5 stars out of 5 on Amazon
Fannie Flagg author of Fried Green Tomatoes At The Whistle Stop Cafe writes – “Brook Ashley shares her photos and memories of her most unusual childhood and gives us a look at the fascinating and fabulous women who were part of it.”

 

Brook Ashley's Biography of Dare Wright
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A poignant and revealing biography of Dare Wright, the beautiful and enigmatic photographer and author of The Lonely Doll children’s book series, illustrated with over five hundred photographs.

Written by Brook Ashley, Dare Wright’s godchild and heir to her estate, the biography reveals the source of Dare Wright’s family trauma, her fascination with mythical storylines, and the personal tragedies and creative successes that punctuated her extraordinary life.

Dare Wright captivated the children’s literary world of the 1950s and 60s with a new genre of storytelling through simple text and haunting black and white photography. Her protagonists were a felt doll named Edith and her two ursine companions, Mr. Bear and Little Bear. In an era when children’s authors were not particularly photogenic, Dare Wright stood out as a stunning, articulate and mysterious beauty.

Author Brook Ashley was the young child whom Dare Wright brought into her magical world of dolls, bears and fairy tales to co-create scenes for Dare’s early books The Lonely Doll and Holiday For Edith And The Bears. Ashley grew up in her godmother’s star-swirled orbit where Tallulah Bankhead’s parakeet sipped champagne and Greta Garbo sought refuge from an intrusive public.

Dare Wright And The Lonely Doll uncovers the violent history behind Dare Wright’s childhood separation from her father and brother while tracing the origins of Wright’s concern that she might not be a fully real woman. The book is enhanced by hundreds of photographs including Wright’s self-portraits in elaborate costumes and posed as a nude sea nymph, as well as those of her friends, family and suitors. Secrets, betrayals and an enduring love are threaded through the biography in text, photos, paintings and newspaper clippings, providing a multi-dimensional texture to its intriguing subject.

Available Through Your Favorite Bookstore And Online – ISBN: 9781733431200

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Here Are A Few of Our Readers’ Comments…

KySoph – “I know what you’re thinking….$40 for a book. Is it really worth it?….I was blown away by this book. There are so many wonderful photos of Dare that I had never seen before. The cover is a thick hardback, and the quality is very good….You won’t be disappointed in this book.”
Japonaliya – “The ultimate biographical photo scrapbook that is like finding buried treasure. Fantastic book. Hard pictorial glossy cover….text without the journalistic spin of the previous biography….For The Lonely Doll lover, collector, or who was thrilled reading the books as a child, this book is like the opening of King Tuts tomb. As you peer inside Dare Wright and the Lonely Doll, you will remark like archaeologist Howard Carter did when he broke through the sealed tomb for the first time,”I see wonderous things! “
pillyforpumas – “Such a life and story! ….The author of the book shared many photographs that have never been published. They are charming visions from two incredible women. I won’t give too much away but when Tallulah Bankhead is part of the story you know it’s going to be incredible! A must read!”
Bradley – “A peek behind the scenes, into a magical world…. Even if you never read any of Dare Wright’s children’s books, or even knew who she was, this story is captivating, intoxicating and magical. It’s a fairy tale that ties in Hollywood, romance, adventure….This book is filled with amazing stories, photos and information that takes you on the journey of creating one of America’s iconic children’s books.”
Leah – “Amazing tribute to the most beloved children’s book author in American history! A beautiful pictorial tribute to one of the most talented authors in history. Gorgeous photos of Dare Wright throughout her life as well as amazing photos of Edith and the bears. Brook Ashley did a wonderful job taking readers on an extraordinary journey through Dare’s life.”
Rhonda – “If you loved the lonely doll books, here is the history! I really loved the size of this book! The pictures, the backstories about the life and books Dare Wright wrote. Excellent easy read….. I couldn’t put it down!”

Dare And Those She Loved…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsO0ajgfbdE

Notable Opinions…

All of Dare’s currently published books have achieved an Amazon book readers rating of four to five stars.

The Lonely Doll was by far my favorite picture book. I loved that it looked like no other book I had ever seen and it was a story I could really relate to. – Ann Patchett, Best-Selling Author & Winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award

Among the ten best children’s books of all time – Britain’s Guardian/Observer

A classic – Liz Smith, N.Y. Author & Columnist

Dare’s photographic genius is beyond words, as well as her delightful layouts, and her evocative stories. – Sidney Sheldon, Novelist, Playwright, Film & Television Producer

A Film Portrait of Holiday For Edith And The Bears…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6KAkHbYceA

A Film Portrait of The Lonely Doll…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8UOdgYzvSk

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Book Review Data Updated November 23, 2022

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