{"product_id":"leonardo-dicaprio-the-biography-9781782197270","title":"Leonardo DiCaprio - The Biography","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile looking at the story of DiCaprio's meteoric rise to fame, this updated edition delves beneath his polished Hollywood image to examine just what makes him tick\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was only the beginning when Leonardo DiCaprio stood astride the bow in \u003ci\u003eTitanic. \u003c\/i\u003eLeo has rocketed to become one of the highest paid actors in the world, and his position looks set to be secure for some time to come as the release of a new 3D version of \u003ci\u003eTitanic \u003c\/i\u003eheralds another sensational year for one of Hollywood's hottest talents. Recently Leo has taken on the lead role in a new adaptation of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Gatsby \u003c\/i\u003eand as the villain in Quentin Tarantino's blockbuster \u003ci\u003eDjango Unchained\u003c\/i\u003e. Both are a far cry from the heartthrob's humble beginnings when he had to scrape for parts in TV commercials and soap operas before his eye catching performance in Baz Luhrmann's \u003ci\u003eRomeo + Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e. Cementing his reputation with captivating performances in films like \u003ci\u003eCatch Me If You Can\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Departed\u003c\/i\u003e, DiCaprio won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Howard Hughes in \u003ci\u003eThe Aviator\u003c\/i\u003e. A keen environmentalist and conservationist, he has given millions to good causes around the globe and has never been shy about wearing his political ideals on his sleeve. Yet, although he's spent over 15 years at the top of his profession, Leonardo remains something of an enigma. He has famously dated some of the world's most beautiful women but seems no nearer to settling down, and his often daring movie choices suggest someone still striving for perfection despite his stunning successes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouglas Wight\u003c\/b\u003e is a former reporter for the \u003ci\u003eSun.\u003c\/i\u003e He held news and features editor positions for the \u003ci\u003eNews of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, and for the last three years before its closure he was Books Editor. He is now a writer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Blake","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681550307602,"sku":"9781782197270","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b0cd0982-599b-47f5-ba7b-3567661764cc.jpg?v=1733955029","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/leonardo-dicaprio-the-biography-9781782197270","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}