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Moments in Time: Photos and Stories from One of America's Top Photojournalists
Dirck Halstead is one of America’s preeminent photojournalists, whose iconic images have graced more covers of Time magazine than any other photographer’s. From the battlefields of Vietnam to the halls of the White House to film sets around the world, Halstead’s sense of timing and eye for the revealing shot was unerring throughout his 50-year career. Among the 300 photographs in this collection are many that are instantly recognizable, such as Bill Clinton embracing Monica Lewinsky, or Nixon saluting with his famous V-for-victory sign. Others have become more resonant with the passage of time. Throughout, Halstead provides fast-paced, lively, and engaging accounts of his experiences in the field. A one-of-a-kind autobiography in words and pictures, Moments in Time is a half-century of history seen through one photographer’s lens.
- GenresPhotography
361 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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April 1, 2022
Dirck Halstead, a Long time and very dear friend, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was 85. Imagine my shock when I opened the Sunday Times to see Dirck's death notice; a full page in color. We met under a table at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills in 1979 and stayed fast friends over the decades
Dirck was a photographer from the first click of his first camera...at age 15! He travelled the world as photojournalist with more Time Magazine covers, it's said, than any other photog in their history. He was known for being at the place at the split second right time. Reagan being shot, Beirut and the Vietnam war.
As far as I know, this is his only book! But I suspect (and hope) there could be more now that he is gone. I hope so, because he caught moments that are the thing of legends. And I do hope they have been archived safely. Meantime, if you are a news junkie, this is a MUST have. The photos require no wordy descriptions; all you need do is see them. To avoid any spoilers, I suggest you go online and find a copy. ASAP.
Dirck was a photographer from the first click of his first camera...at age 15! He travelled the world as photojournalist with more Time Magazine covers, it's said, than any other photog in their history. He was known for being at the place at the split second right time. Reagan being shot, Beirut and the Vietnam war.
As far as I know, this is his only book! But I suspect (and hope) there could be more now that he is gone. I hope so, because he caught moments that are the thing of legends. And I do hope they have been archived safely. Meantime, if you are a news junkie, this is a MUST have. The photos require no wordy descriptions; all you need do is see them. To avoid any spoilers, I suggest you go online and find a copy. ASAP.
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