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Candy Darling
Dreamer, Icon, Superstar
Book • 2024
This biography by Cynthia Carr provides a detailed and evocative look at the life of Candy Darling, a trans icon who was part of Andy Warhol's circle.
Born in 1944, Darling faced a tumultuous childhood, identified as female in her late teens, and became a prominent figure in Greenwich Village's queer and bohemian circles.
The book explores her career in films, modeling, and theater, as well as her personal struggles with identity, love, and financial instability.
Carr's work is based on extensive research, including Darling's personal papers and interviews with her friends, offering a comprehensive portrait of Darling's life and her impact on the cultural landscape of her time.
Born in 1944, Darling faced a tumultuous childhood, identified as female in her late teens, and became a prominent figure in Greenwich Village's queer and bohemian circles.
The book explores her career in films, modeling, and theater, as well as her personal struggles with identity, love, and financial instability.
Carr's work is based on extensive research, including Darling's personal papers and interviews with her friends, offering a comprehensive portrait of Darling's life and her impact on the cultural landscape of her time.
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Recommended by Alexandra Jacobs for its portrayal of Candy Darling's life as a transgender pioneer and Warhol intimate.

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