Joan Crawford was an iconic star of Hollywood’s Golden Age with talents that allowed her to cross genres. A chameleon in her own right and fashion icon, much has been written about Crawford throughout various points in her life and career.

Scott Eyman’s Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face is the latest installment in Eyman’s impressive output, covering another major Hollywood star. Here, he examines the life and career of Crawford as an esteemed actress and powerhouse who appeared in many successful classic films but also dealt with challenges in the form of scandals and tragedies. Eyman relies upon documents and photos from the Crawford estate to offer this fascinating portrait of Crawford and the highs and lows of her life on and off the screen.

Fans of Crawford will no doubt enjoy this thorough exploration of her life and career.

Joan Crawford: A Woman’s Face is available for purchase via Simon & Schuster.