Discover the fascinating true stories behind the world's most famous
works of art, literature, music and film, complete with historical
images.
What real-life hero inspired the literary adventures of the Count of
Monte Cristo and the Three Musketeers? How many women paid a steep price
for being Picasso's muse? Why did author Conan Doyle dream of murdering
his biggest creation, Sherlock Holmes? What force drove George Lucas to
create Star Wars?
Full of tragedy and humor, the 20 stories included in this book explore
the lesser-known facts about the world's most Inspired! lives, from Mata
Hari to Salvador Dali, from Bonnie and Clyde to Andy Warhol.
Inspired! is an easy-to-read, entertaining book for everyone
interested in art, history, film and extraordinary human stories.