Author event! Marisa Meltzer & Amanda Montell

About the book:

From journalist Marisa Meltzer comes the first comprehensive biography of Jane Birkin—actress, singer, and legendary style icon—and her profound cultural impact, from the acerbic, culturally astute, and genuine (The New York Times) author of the instant New York Times bestseller Glossy.

Jane Birkin was synonymous with chic. Her effortless style and artistic legacy have been immortalized through her music and film career. And, of course, she was the inspiration behind one of the world’s most coveted bags, the Hermès Birkin. But who was the real woman behind the it girl?

Now, New York Times bestselling author Marisa Meltzer sheds new light on Birkin’s enigmatic life and explores her profound influence on generations in a rigorously reported biography unlike any other. It Girl paints a vivid portrait of Birkin and her legacy, from her early years in 1960s London to her rise as a beloved celebrity in France, detailing her personal challenges, relationships with creative powerhouses, and the duality of her public and private selves.

Based on interviews and deep archival research, Meltzer reveals the nuances of Birkin’s character: her famously tempestuous romantic relationships, life with her three famous daughters, and the creative energy that drove her. It Girl tells the story of Birkin’s indelible impact on femininity and style—and how what we think of as French girl style grew from her. Far from being just a muse, Birkin is at last given her well-deserved due.

About the author:

Marisa Meltzer is a journalist based in New York who has spent over two decades covering beauty, fashion, wellness, and celebrity for top national publications including The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Vanity Fair.

She is the author of the New York Times bestseller It Girl, as well as Glossy, This Is Big, How Sassy Changed My Life, and Girl Power. She lives in Manhattan.

Amanda Montell is a New York Times-bestselling author and iHeart Radio Award-winning podcaster. Her nonfiction books include Cultish, Wordslut, and The Age of Magical Overthinking, which have been praised by The Atlantic, The Economist, NPR, and others. In addition to hosting the hit podcasts Sounds Like A Cult and Magical Overthinkers, Amanda has written for publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, and Esquire. Amanda holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Southern California.

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