Rebel is the riveting, definitive biography of the iconic James Dean. Drawing on unprecedented access to Dean's personal archives, Donald Spoto brings readers inside the private world of one of the 20th century's most iconic figures.

From Dean's earliest days as an up-and-coming actor to his meteoric rise to stardom and his tragic death at the age of 24, Rebel is a compelling portrait of a complex and controversial figure. Spoto brings to life Dean's passionate, creative, and often reckless life, describing in detail his meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom, his tumultuous relationships with fellow actors and directors, and his death in a fatal car accident.