This biography of Coco Chanel is part of a series of biographies of important artists, writers and other creative people. Each title looks at a person's life, including their social background and aspects of their daily life, and examines the ways in which their work reflected or shaped social and cultural changes. This volume features: panels including quotations and background information; pictures of Coco Chanel's life and times; and a timeline of key events and significant works.