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| Diana: The Portrait | 
| Authors: Pq Publishing, Rosalind Coward
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 518988
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.8
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 10.2 x 1.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 941.085092
ASIN: B000SNUO6O
Publication Date: September 1, 2004
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| Customer Reviews:
 A beautiful portrait August 14, 2005
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
"Diana, the Portrait" is a beautiful compilation of pictures, stories, and events in Diana's life. Just like a portrait, it shows the princess at her best. This is not an expose and I'm glad it wasn't. The most poignant sections of the book are the parts dealing with Diana's tragic death. There are copies of Elton John's handwritten lyrics for "Good-bye England's Rose" as well as many of Diana's own letters. I received this as a gift, right after seeing the Diana exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in Fort Lauderdale. Many aspects of the exhibits are included in the "Portrait" and I think will be enjoyed by any fan of Diana's. It is a very flattering portrayal, as it should be.
 Diana's BIG book August 9, 2005
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
Gorgeous photos, some I'd never seen. However, rather than being balanced & focusing on her life, it was a praise-fest almost exclusively involving her charitable work. To me, it wasn't worth the price.
Another Angle On Diana July 17, 2005
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
What was Princess Diana REALLY like? Did she really have such an incredible impact on the charities she worked with? Deep down, was her personality as luminous and beautiful as many believed it was?
Since her death almost a decade ago, numerous authors have offered their opinions on Diana's personality, charity work, marriage, and entire life. Some have been worshipful (Andrew Morton's "autobiography"), some have been disturbing (Sally Bledel Smith's examination of Diana's personality), and some have totally illuminated an area of the late princess's life.
"Diana: The Portrait" falls into the latter category. The first thing Diana fans will notice is the abundance of stunning, high-quality photos from every phase of Diana's life. And these photos aren't just the same tired images. They are rare snapshots from the Spencer family collection and in many cases, ones that have never been seen by the public before. Even if you have other photography-oriented Diana books (I own two), this one is gorgeously superior.
This volume also includes text with extensive detailings of Diana's charity work and her phenomenal rapport with "ordinary" people. Many Diana-themed books talk about her devotion to particular issues (like AIDS and land mines) but never fully discuss what she did or talk about her actions' tangible impacts. I have read a variety of books about the princess since her death and I have NEVER read a book that showed her impact on so many people so well or included so many varied sources praising her work.
For better or for worse, "Diana: The Portrait" barely touches on some of the darker and more controversial issues of Diana's life. It mentions her divorce and the overwhelming changes she faced after her marrige, but "mentions" is the key word. Her eating disorders hardly factor into the book, and despite the fact that some have said Diana had psychological problems, this issue is never addressed. This probably occurred because her family was so involved in writing this book.
But anyone who reads Diana books will quickly realize that one book can never tell everything about this woman who was such an enigma. To some, this book may seem to have airbrushed Diana's life, but it is also a beautiful and special tribute to a unique woman who is universally known. Forget about this book's lack of captions, and savor its other one-of-a-kind attributes.
Amazing! May 20, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this book inspite of the price. And guess what? It was all worth it! I laughed and cried while reading the book. And those pictures especially those about her childhood are so nice to see. BEcause in there, you could see the real Diana, even before she became a princess. It's also a really nice way to remember the Princess, it is unlike the other books that also bash her. In this this book, you would find no bashing. Just pure and simple Diana, and everything wonderful about. It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves Diana!
A Jewel of a Book about Our Precious Diana March 31, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book quite admirably depicts Diana at all stages of her life, and in the manner that she would have been honoured to be seen.
The book itself is quite heavy, with thick pages and full color breathtaking photographs that capture the essence of Diana, who we dearly miss.
A portion of the proceeds supports her memorial charitable fund, so her work can continue. If you loved Diana, you will love this book as well.
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