Edith Head Author:Isabella Alston & Kathryn Dixon Edith Head is probably the most iconic of all Hollywood costume designers. Beginning in the early 1930's until her retirement in 1977, Edith Head costumed the stars of over 500 films. With 35 Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design, she won 8, the closest to come to her record is Irene Sharaff, who garnered 15 nominations and 5 wins. E... more »dith Head truly surpassed all of her competition. This book is a sampling of Edith Head's most famous work.« less