by James Kaplan
First published 2015
James Kaplan chronicles Frank Sinatra's extraordinary second career phase, beginning with his Academy Award triumph in the mid-1950s when he reclaimed his position as America's premier recording artist. The biography traces Sinatra's journey through four decades until his death in 1998, examining the multiple facets of his complex personality. Kaplan reveals the legendary vocalist at his peak, the occasionally formidable screen presence, the shrewd businessman building his empire, and the notorious romantic whose liaisons captivated the public. The author explores Sinatra's connections to both political powerbrokers and underworld figures, relationships that shaped his mystique and controversy. This volume serves as the companion to Kaplan's earlier work Frank, completing the comprehensive portrait of the man who earned recognition as the twentieth century's greatest entertainer. Kaplan strips away the mythology surrounding Ol' Blue Eyes to expose the human being beneath the carefully constructed public image, capturing the contradictions and complexities that made Sinatra both beloved and feared during his most influential years.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, american, music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: complex-protagonist, rags-to-riches
Period: Mid-20th Century, 20th Century
992 pages · Hardcover · Sphere