"Performance" sizzles with the electric charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a purpose and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, 'a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration'. Or, as critic John Lahr says of Avedon, 'He was ravished by the articulate energy of great performers'. The preeminent stars and artists of the performing arts from the second half of the twentieth century offered ...
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"Performance" sizzles with the electric charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a purpose and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, 'a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration'. Or, as critic John Lahr says of Avedon, 'He was ravished by the articulate energy of great performers'. The preeminent stars and artists of the performing arts from the second half of the twentieth century offered Avedon their greatest gifts - and, sometimes, their inner lives. More than two hundred of them are portrayed in "Performance", many in photographs that have rarely or never been seen before. Of course, the great stars light the way: Hepburn and Chaplin, Monroe and Garland, Brando and Sinatra. But here too are the actors and comedians, pop stars and divas, musicians and dancers, artists in all mediums with public lives that were and are essentially performances. The celebrated author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon's achievement. Four supremely talented artists from the performing arts - Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida and Twyla Tharp - contribute lively and moving memoirs about their collaborations with Avedon. Finally, "Performance" is a remarkable achievement in book-making, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. Bound into a unique cloth portfolio case and includes facsimile printed on special paper.
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Collectable-Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. 9780810972889. VG-2nd impression 1st ed 2008 Abrams very large, very heavy hardback with fold-around cover design with boards, internally excellent. A beautiful collection of Avedon star performance photography. Some shelf-wear to boards, with minor surface scuff and light scratch to rear panel of board, some finger-marks to black end-papers, a little spine lean, otherwise bright and unmarked. More by Avedon available. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; ISBN: 0810972883. ISBN/EAN: 9780810972889. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090034.
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Collectable-Very Good Condition. No Dust Jacket. 9780810972889. VG 2nd impression 1st ed 2008 Abrams very large, very heavy hardback with fold-around cover design with boards, internally excellent. A beautiful collection of Avedon star performance photography. Some finger-marks to black end-papers, light rubbing to boards, otherwise bright and unmarked. More by Avedon available. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Photography; ISBN: 0810972883. ISBN/EAN: 9780810972889. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 090067.
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Very good. "Performance" sizzles with the electric charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a purpose and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, 'a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration'. Or, as critic John Lahr says of Avedon, 'He was ravished by the articulate energy of great performers'. The preeminent stars and artists of the performing arts from the second half of the twentieth century offered Avedon their greatest gifts-and, sometimes, their inner lives. More than two hundred of them are portrayed in "Performance", many in photographs that have rarely or never been seen before. Of course, the great stars light the way: Hepburn and Chaplin, Monroe and Garland, Brando and Sinatra. But here too are the actors and comedians, pop stars and divas, musicians and dancers, artists in all mediums with public lives that were and are essentially performances. The celebrated author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon's achievement. Four supremely talented artists from the performing arts-Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida and Twyla Tharp-contribute lively and moving memoirs about their collaborations with Avedon. Finally, "Performance" is a remarkable achievement in book-making, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. Richard Avedon was one of the most influential photographers of the second half of the twentieth century. His portrait work comprises an authoritative record of his era. Avedon re-definied the fashion photograph. In 1992 he was named the first staff photographer in the history of The New Yorker. John Lahr is Senior Drama Critic of the New Yorker. Mike Nichols in an award-winning stage and film director, writer and producer. Andre Gregory is an American director and actor. Mitsuko Uchida is a highly acclaimed classical pianist. Twyla Tharp is an award-winning dancer and choreographer.
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