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Bob ColacelloAmerican writer and journalist, specialist in biography.
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Biography of Bob Colacello
Bob Colacello is an American writer and journalist, specializing in biographies. Growing up in Bensonhurst, New York, Bob completed his education at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University in 1969. He later earned a master's degree in film criticism at Columbia University.
Early Career
In 1969, Colacello began writing film reviews for the 'Village Voice', which he also used as assignments for his studies at Columbia University. In 1970, he wrote a review of Andy Warhol's film 'Trash', referring to it as a "great Roman Catholic masterpiece." This praise caught the attention of Warhol and his regular director, Paul Morrissey. Colacello received an offer to write for 'Interview' magazine, which was recently established by Warhol. Within six months, Bob became the editor of the magazine and actively contributed to all aspects of Warhol's Factory for the next 12 years.
Work at Vanity Fair
During his time at 'Interview', Colacello also began writing for 'Vanity Fair' magazine. He continued his collaboration with the magazine for a long time and authored extensive profiles on figures such as Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Balthus, Rudolf Nureyev, Liza Minnelli, Estée Lauder, Doris Duke, and Naomi Campbell. Colacello is considered one of the most prominent biographers in the United States.
Notable Works
Among his notable works is 'Ronnie and Nancy: Their Path to the White House', a comprehensive study of the public and political life of Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Additionally, Colacello wrote memoirs about his collaboration with Andy Warhol in the 1970s and early 1980s, titled 'Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up'. The book was praised by critics from the 'New York Times' for being exceptionally well-written and observant.
