Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album - Vintage Prints From the Sixties

by Petra Giloy-Hirtz, Dennis Hopper (Contributor), Brooke Hayward (Contributor)

Lying hidden away in Dennis Hopper's home until their discovery months after the artist's death in 2010, this collection of spectacular photographs, exhibited only once in 1969-70 at the Fort Worth Art Center Museum, is a testament to Hopper's prolific and enormous talent behind the camera. These photographs are spontaneous, intimate, poetic, observant, and decidedly political. While some are portraits of figures within Hopper's circle of actor, artist, musician, and poet friends--including Jane Fonda, Paul Newman, and Robert Rauschenberg--they also include images from his extensive travels in Los Angeles, New York, London, Mexico, and Peru. Hopper's abiding support of the Civil Rights movement and social justice is evident in his shots from the march on Selma and Harlem street scenes. In images of beauty and stillness he transfers Abstract Expressionism into the artistic language of photography. Throughout this stunning volume Hopper's sensitive, keenly observant eye shines through, making it clear that he was a deeply committed chronicler of the events that were unfolding around him.

Genres: Photography, Art

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 25, 2012

Reviews

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is no doubt that Dennis Hopper reached cult status during his lifetime, and that is probably what will attract people to this book of photographs. In the maelstrom of the sixties, Hopper was often at the right place at the right time. Not only did he hang with the Hollywood crowd, but he was close friends with many of the seminal artists and musicians of the day. He had access to a scene where we would be distant bystanders.

That he had an astute eye and composed his photographs with some sort of innate instinct is also evident. Skip the hyperbole of the art catalogue writing and look at the images. That's all you need.

[Velazquez · Rating 2 out of 5]

The prints are great and a couple of photos are truly inspiring.
Unfortunately the text passages were super repetitive and didn't provide anything of substance. The only interesting texts are quotes by Hopper himself, which are very rare. I would've loved to get more information about Hopper and his ideas as he is an interesting person in my opinion.

[Aaron the Pink Donut · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its good. Just go get it and you wont be disappointed.

[Vincent Eaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Serious 60s memory lane material....