Performance: Richard Avedon (Pace Gallery, New York: Exhibition Catalogues) by Richard Avedon

by Unknown Author

Book is in very good condition

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, Art, Art and Photography, The United States Of America, Fashion

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

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Reviews

[Jaimie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second only to the book which collects Avedon's fashion photography portfolio, this book is chalk full of some of the best of Avedon's work. Spanning the creative arts genres to encompass everything from actors to poets, Avedon has captured the people who publicly defined the second half of the 20th-century. Many of the photos are easily recognizable - Avedon was extremely prolific and his photos are everywhere - but many of his lesser know photos are also included. Marilyn Monroe post-performance - an image which captures the exhaustion and sadness behind her public mask - is the best example of this, as it captures the person behind the Hollywood lens, and is therefore not an image that Hollywood wanted released as it did those of the sexed-up persona.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing. I bought it at a used book store and the price was hefty for a used book but the photographs are absolutely spectacular. Not only do they capture an era in our cultural history but each one is an individual work of art. I could not put this book down until I had wallowed in each and every photo and accompanying text. Beautiful. The book itself is a giant work of art. I love it.

[Roman · Rating 4 out of 5]

given my love of Avedon....

interesting and creative binding but not very practical for reading. everytime I read the book, I'm afraid I'm going to damage the second flap. the photos are typical Avedon; great, incisive, not always flattering but powerful.

[everinasweater · Rating 5 out of 5]

simply stunning and inspirational as someone drawn toward creative portraiture. this is a great collection

[Anthony Ungaro]

Innovator of modern fashion photography, can't want to read this

[Paola · Rating 5 out of 5]

C'é poco da dire. Solo da avere.