Joseph Cornell: Stargazing in the Cinema

by Jodi Hauptman

Best-known for evocative box-constructions in which he assembled small objects and ephemera, American surrealist Joseph Cornell was also a devoted fan of the cinema. This book examines for the first time Cornell`s "portrait-homages," created to honor his favorite female movie stars-Hedy Lamarr, Lauren Bacall, Greta Garbo, Jennifer Jones, and others.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

264 pages, Hardcover

First published November 10, 1999

About the author

Jodi Hauptman is assistant professor in the Department of History of Art at the University of Delaware.

Her book Stargazing in the Cinema was the winner of the 2001 Charles C. Eldredge Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolute treasure this book was to learn more about how this enigmatic artist lived and the wonderful collages he created. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because it deepened my passion for Cornell, his creative process., and especially the background for the collages he created.

[Brian Krivisky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding, thorough and profound exploration of one aspect of the improbable career of Joseph Cornell. Well written, excellent illustrations.