The much anticipated and beautifully illustrated COCO CHANEL: The Legend and the Life was first released to great critical acclaim in 2010. This is the definitive biography of a heroine who founded the most successful fashion label in historyCOCO CHANEL: The Legend and the Life was written by Justine Picardie as a celebration and investigation of Chanel's phenomenal achievements. Shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards, selling over 50, 000 copies thus far, and now translated into 15 languages worldwide, this eloquent biography has revealed the hidden secrets of the legendary Chanel.