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James Dean Look-Alike Competition to Mark 50th Anniversary of Legendary Actor's Death

First American Woman to Write Book on Dean Celebrates His Legacy With September 30th Bash

The farm boy who took Hollywood by storm died 50 years ago this Friday.

James Dean historian Patricia A. Leone, a "White Witch" and New York City business exec who spent months channeling the dead actor's spirit, is holding a party that evening in New York's trendy Meatpacking District to celebrate Dean and launch her new book, "James Dean/The Lost Memoirs." Previously selected Dean look-alikes will read from the book at the event.

All profits from the party will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Ms. Leone owns the New York City-based Dakota Consulting, an Architectural Design/Build company. She is one of a handful of women working in the construction business and is now the first American woman to write a book on James Dean. Ms. Leone has previously written and produced the well-received off-Broadway play "James Dean/A Dress Rehearsal."

Ms. Leone's "James Dean/The Lost Memoirs" is an extremely personal account of Dean's tragically short life. Ms. Leone, a metaphysical practitioner, was able to "communicate" with the spirit of the late actor to give us new perspective on Dean's life, exposing his fears, desires, anger, sexuality and premonitions.

Ms. Leone, a prolific businesswoman and writer, also recently produced a documentary, "White Tiger/The Adventures of Thomas J. Abercrombie." He is the original "Indiana Jones" of National Geographic and one of the world's most respected photojournalists.

She is available for interviews and is an expert on this Hollywood legend. This monumental anniversary will be of great interest to anyone interested in the world of Hollywood, lovers of pop culture, and those fascinated by the life and times of James Dean.

DATE: Friday, September 30th
TIME: Party from 6:30PM - 9:00PM. LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST APPROX. 8PM
WHERE: 10 Little West 12h Street

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