Photographing Greatness: The Story of Karsh
Yousuf Karsh emigrated to North America from Turkey in the 1920s, eventually settling in Ottawa. An early interest in photography inspired him to open his own studio. As he became known for the quality of his work, Karsh's close proximity to powerful leaders in Ottawa led to commissions of portraits of politicians. He became known as the worlds' finest portrait photographer for his gift of drawing out and capturing a subject's character in a photograph. Over a seventy plus year career, Karsh photographed many famous musicians, artists, actors, captains of industry and politlcians. He was also a humanitarian who worked with sick children. This is the first children's biography of the man who immortalized the makers of history.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1894917340
ISBN13:9781894917346
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Napoleon and Co
Length:96 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.3" x 9.8"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
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Enthusiastically recommended for children's public and school library collections.
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Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and sketches throughout, Photographing Greatness: The Story of Karsh is the hardcover biography of Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), an ethnic Armenian who immigrated to North America in the 1920s and settled in Ottawa, Canada. His fascination with and talent for photography led him to open his own studio; he eventually earned a reputation as the world's finest portrait photographer. He took immortal images of the world's most famous musicians, artists, actors, and politicians, and also dedicated himself to humanitarian work, particularly on behalf of sick children. Part of the "Stories of Canada" series, Photographing Greatness is an informed and informative biography detailing the life and times of successful career man and positive role model. Enthusiastically recommended for children's public and school library collections.
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