New York, 1955. In America, Bettie Page is a legend. Her irresistible smile, jet-black bangs, and daring photographs fascinate as much as they shock. But behind the icon stands a woman.

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A woman marked by a difficult childhood, hidden scars, and one overwhelming dream: to become an actress. From Nashville to Hollywood, Bettie refuses to follow the beaten path and stubbornly pursues her freedom in a society that still insists on dictating a woman's place.

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As 1950s America sways between conservatism, rock 'n' roll, and a revolution in morals and values, she becomes — almost against her will — one of the most recognizable faces of her era.

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Bettie Page's extraordinary life story immerses us in the backstage world of a rapidly changing America and reveals the woman behind the myth. A story of freedom, desire, resilience, and light.

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Author Christian Eudeline is fascinated by popular culture and

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remarkable life stories. In his books, he explores the lives of

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women and men who have left their mark on their times.

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By combining historical research with an engaging narrative style,

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he seeks to reveal the human being behind the public figure.

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With Bettie, he retraces the fascinating journey of Bettie Page,

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an unmistakable icon of American popular culture, and paints

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a sensitive and nuanced portrait of a woman who was far more

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complex than the legend she eventually became.

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BETTIE

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