Eve Arnold's People Hardcover

Brigitte Lardinois

Eve Arnold, a Magnum photographer since 1951 and revered by her peers and the latest creative generation in equal measure, has photographed many of the great, the famous and the powerful, ranging from politicians and actors to musicians, writers and artists.This survey of an extraordinary career includes not only engaging and intriguing photographs of big stars, many of whom became close friends, but also of everyday people at work and at play around the world. Interleaved throughout the book are five in-depth Photo Stories showing the access and trust Eve gained when covering subjects such as the plight of migrant workers in Long Island, on assignment with Malcolm X, and her landmark In China project. Brimming with images and contributions from friends, colleagues and luminaries, this book places Eve Arnold deservedly at the heart of the canon of photographic greats.

9780500543719

English

Thames & Hudson Ltd

25/May/09

176

Brigitte Lardinois was Special Projects and Cultural Director at Magnum Photos for over ten years, and is now Senior Research Fellow at London College of Communication.

A half-century of American life... frames some of the photographer's best work. Lardinois...does a surpassingly good job of depicting Arnold's sweeping career and vision...an excellent source of inspiration and entertainment for anyone who fancies classic Hollywood celebrities or documentary photography. Well-selected and curated images combined with intimate commentary.... Inviting.