Richard Avedon Photography Fashion Celebrity 1st Edition MILAN Vogue Elle Bazaar

Description: An Autobiographyby Richard AvedonPublished by Random House, New York, 1993. First Edition, first printing, printed in Milan, Italy. Very good hardcover, in very good original glassine dust jacket. Light foxing to boards and small tears to dj. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text. Oversized folio (11 x 14 inches), 250 pages.This first edition of Avedon's monumental self-curated retrospective offers an unparalleled journey through the career of one of the 20th century's most influential photographers. The volume presents a carefully selected array of 284 black and white photographs, each a testament to Avedon's mastery of portraiture and fashion photography.Divided into three chronological sections, the book traces Avedon's artistic evolution from his early days in the 1940s through to the early 1990s. Each image is reproduced with exceptional clarity on high-quality paper, allowing viewers to appreciate the full depth and nuance of Avedon's work. From his revolutionary fashion spreads to his penetrating portraits of cultural icons and political figures, the collection showcases Avedon's unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects.The book's design mirrors Avedon's aesthetic sensibilities, with a stark black cloth binding embellished with silver lettering on the spine. The dust jacket features one of Avedon's signature portraits, immediately signaling the visual feast that awaits within. Avedon's own preface provides invaluable context, offering readers insight into his creative process and the themes that shaped his half-century-long career.For collectors and enthusiasts of photography, this first edition represents not just a comprehensive survey of Avedon's oeuvre, but a significant artifact in the history of 20th-century visual culture. It stands as a testament to Avedon's enduring influence on the art of photography and his unparalleled ability to transform the act of looking into an experience of profound human connection. He worked for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle specializing in capturing movement in still pictures of fashion, theater and dance.Loc: A-11StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedbackRichard Avedon Photography Fashion Celebrity 1st Edition MILAN Vogue Elle Bazaar An Autobiographyby Richard AvedonPublished by Random House, New York, 1993. First Edition, first printing, printed in Milan, Italy. Very good hardcover, in very good original glassine dust jacket. Light foxing to boards and small tears to dj. Tight binding, solid spine, clean unmarked text. Oversized folio (11 x 14 inches), 250 pages.This first edition of Avedon's monumental self-curated retrospective offers an unparalleled journey through the career of one of the 20th century's most influential photographers. The volume presents a carefully selected array of 284 black and white photographs, each a testament to Avedon's mastery of portraiture and fashion photography.Divided into three chronological sections, the book traces Avedon's artistic evolution from his early days in the 1940s through to the early 1990s. Each image is reproduced with exceptional clarity on high-quality paper, allowing viewers to appreciate the full depth and nuance of Avedon's work. From his revolutionary fashion spreads to his penetrating portraits of cultural icons and political figures, the collection showcases Avedon's unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects.The book's design mirrors Avedon's aesthetic sensibilities, with a stark black cloth binding embellished with silver lettering on the spine. The dust jacket features one of Avedon's signature portraits, immediately signaling the visual feast that awaits within. Avedon's own preface provides invaluable context, offering readers insight into his creative process and the themes that shaped his half-century-long career.For collectors and enthusiasts of photography, this first edition represents not just a comprehensive survey of Avedon's oeuvre, but a significant artifact in the history of 20th-century visual culture. It stands as a testament to Avedon's enduring influence on the art of photography and his unparalleled ability to transform the act of looking into an experience of profound human connection. He worked for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue and Elle specializing in capturing movement in still pictures of fashion, theater and dance.Loc: A-11

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