Hollywood Candid: A Photographer Remembers
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Book Overview
Contains 150 of, Hollywood photographer, Garrett's best photographs. The book includes previously unpublished photographs of Marilyn Monroe, Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, amongst others.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0810934418
ISBN13:9780810934412
Release Date:September 2000
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:176 Pages
Weight:3.10 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 9.5" x 12.1"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
One of the best books of classic Hollywood photography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
During his 27-year career, Murray Garrett specialized in photographing the celebrities of classic Hollywood, not in the somewhat sterile environment of portrait studios, but in their daily activities - on the set, on the town, at home, with their children, or just fooling around. This large, beautifully formatted book presents many of his best photographs, mainly drawn from the late 1940's through the early 1960's. Many of the black-and-white photographs printed here are in full-page format, and most photos are accompanied by anecdotes about the circumstances of their taking. People who like this book will also want to take a look at Garrett's companion volume, _Hollywood Moments_. Great gift idea for any fan of classic movies!
A Photographic Treasure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is a wonderful compilation of photographs and text taken throughout the years by Murray Garrett. All of the Hollywood golden age stars are featured: Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Jean Simmons, Natalie Wood, Ava Gardner. The photos catch the personal side of the stars, such as the photo of Richard Burton strapped into an airline seat along with his daughter's doll, as well as their entrances into glamourous events. He also adds his personal recollections such as Ava Gardner's love of jokes, off color or not, Eve Arden's love of her daughter, the secrecy of Natalie Wood's 21st birthday party. The stories are fascinating. The pictures are beautiful and unique. I am glad Murray decided to share them with us.
The Best of Hollywood's Golden Age
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I have had the priveledge of knowing Murray Garrett for over 25 years as a business associate and friend. I was completely blown away by his incredible talent as a photographer and writer. This book captures a Hollywood that I remember as my home town and really was the entertainment capitol of the world. The pictures are unique, and definitely candid. Murray's comments about the stars shed new insights into the personalities and quirks of some of the most loved and famous celebrities of the era. A beautiful collection of memorys from a man who approaches Hollywood from an honest, compasionate and humorous point of view. Highly recommended.
Pre-press
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I had the privilege of seeing much of this book in pre-press form and knew it had to be a knockout. The pics are all exceptional but Murray's anecdotes and insight make this much more than a celebrity puff-piece. The finished book is even better than my early predictions. Great stuff!!!
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