William Eggleston Portraits
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (568 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300222521 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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“Eggleston never diminishes what he sees but somehow enlarges both the momentous and the trivial. Each photograph is freighted with untold stories.”—Adrian Searle, Guardian
A photographer said Mostly informal and candid people pictures in the famous Eggleston style. I was extremely surprised recently when I saw this book listed as "In Stock" on Amazon. I was under the impression it was not set for publication until September. But there it was, listed as currently available. So I immediately ordered a copy. I am very pleased with the purchase.Not your typical book of portraits. Eggleston's work has never quite been able to fit within the margins of any particular label. His portraits are not formal, Karsh-style pictures but candid glimpses of family, friends, strangers and a few celebrities. Many of these photos have been pub. M. Varley said A must for Eggleston fans - others may need time to appreciate. Eggleston's work always hangs out at the edge of "Oh, Mom took a snap accidentally with the Polaroid" and absolute brilliance. You have to look at the photos long and hard, examining the shadows and lines, before you can see what he's managed to capture. The casual, almost throwaway family photo nature of his work soon fades, however, as you begin to see and dissect the composition of his work. He doesn't parody family photos, but he does take the idea out of the family album and into the gallery.. "Interesting book, probably would go for the Guide as the first/only book of W.E." according to Macaccus Rhesus. The best images come straight from the Guide. The print quality is excellent and on a larger format than the Guide. The commentary and the interview at the end were helpful.
Eggleston frequented the 1970s Memphis club scene, where he met, befriended, and photographed musicians such as fellow Southerners Alex Chilton and Ike Turner. Over the past half century, he has created a powerful and enduring body of work featuring friends and family, musicians, artists, and strangers. Eggleston made a name for himself with his eccentric, unexpected compositions of everyday life that were nonetheless rife with implied narrative, elevating the commonplace to art. 1939) was a pioneer in exploring the artistic potential of color photography. Many of Eggleston’s poetic photographs portray life in his home state of Tennessee, and the people he encountered there. In addition to the lavish reproductions of Eggleston’s portraits, this volume includes an essay and chronology, plus an interview with Eggleston and his close family members that gives new insights into his images and artistic process. . “So many people take those simple snapshots of life, but there’s something about Eggleston that no one can match.” —Sofia Coppola The eminent American photographer William Eggleston (b. He also photographed celebrities including Dennis Hopper, Walter Hopps, and Eudora Welty, and became a fixture of Andy Warhol