Lee Miller in Fashion - Rilegato

Conekin, Becky E.

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ISBN 10: 050051691X ISBN 13: 9780500516911

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2013

Riassunto

Lee Miller was a Vogue cover girl, Man Ray's lover, the first photojournalist at the liberation of Dachau and Buchenwald, and one of the most important female photographers of the 20th century. Combining fine art and urban wit, her photographic technique was learned from the great photographers of her day, among them Edward Steichen, Man Ray and George Hoyningen-Huene. Becky E. Conekin's Lee Miller in Fashion gives us a wide lens view on Miller's fashion photography. Set against the fast-changing landscapes of New York, Paris, and London, it reveals a neglected chapter in Miller's life: how this incredible woman challenged conventions and broke boundaries in her fashion photography for the leading magazines of the day. Using never-before-seen photographs and archival research, Conekin shows how Miller's fashion photographs were a brilliant combination of sharp wit, high art and modernist edge.

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A civilized and well-produced book that will be enjoyed long after the Christmas hangover has gone. --The Sunday Times

Beautifully constructed ... reflects Miller's multifaceted career and demonstrates why she remains so relevant and important today. --Aesthetica

Stunning ... A vivid and fitting tribute to one of the last century's true individuals --Irish Tatler

Thousands of previously unseen photographs have been recovered by Lee's son, Antony Penrose, form Vogue's London offices. They have been restored ... and are published for the first time in a new book, the first to turn the spotlight on her work in fashion. --The Mail on Sunday

More than a simple collection of images, the amount of research that has gone into this book is highly commendable, and the illustrative images are very well chosen. Conekin draws on a wealth of material to create a flattering portrait of her subject, and the result is simply an excellent read. --Amateur Photographer

Be inspired by Lee Miller in Fashion ... her tale - plus previously unpublished archival imagery - is extraordinary. --Elle Decoration

A true individual ... this is a story that is richly absorbing, whether fashion is your life or not. --The Style King

The archive material used for Lee Miller in Fashion, and the research behind Conekin s writing make the book a great resource of fashion. --Black & White Photography

The pictures here, largely for Vogue, are gorgeous ... It's this extraordinary woman's story though, told with wit and warmth by Conekin, which brings them to life. --The Times

A wonderful insight into the creative world of that time via Egypt, Paris and London, and a wonderful snapshot of life in Vogue. -- The Independent

One of the most insightful reviews of Miller's fascinating life and multi-faceted career. --A Little Bird.com

This book, with its well-chosen, mostly black and white photographs, serves up a fascinating life-in-pictures of a
dazzling career. --Daily Mail

A well-researched tribute to a kick-ass woman. --Daily Telegraph

Filled with insight and never-before-seen photos from the Vogue vaults, Lee Miller in Fashion is a must for any fan of fashion and kickass women. --Image

Lavishly illustrated. --The Daily Telegraph

Many unseen archive photographs, contact sheets and memos bring Miller's wit and daring into vivid focus. --Financial Times

Filled with insight and never-before-seen photos from the Vogue vaults, Lee Miller in Fashion is a must for any fan of fashion and kickass women. --Image

Many unseen archive photographs, contact sheets and memos bring Miller's wit and daring into vivid focus. --Financial Times

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 050051691X
• ISBN 13: 9780500516911
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224