Yousuf Karsh - Karsh Portrait - 1976
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Karsh Portrait by Yousuf Karsh, a 1976 first English edition published by New York Graphic Society, with a soft cover, 202 pages, 31 × 24 cm, a photography book in good condition with a dust jacket.
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Karsh Portraits is a photography book by Yousuf Karsh, one of the most famous portrait photographers of the 20th century. Published in 1976, the book features a collection of his most iconic black-and-white portraits of prominent figures in politics, the arts, science, and culture.
About Yousuf Karsh
Karsh was renowned for his ability to capture the personality and essence of his subjects through dramatic lighting and meticulous composition. His portraits often became the definitive images of the people he photographed.
Content of the book
The 1976 edition of Karsh Portraits covers a wide range of subjects, from world leaders to artists, writers, and scientists. Each portrait is accompanied by Karsh's reflections or anecdotes about the shoot, offering insight into both the subject and the photographer's process.
Importance
This book is regarded as a classic of portrait photography and is appreciated both for its artistic merit and as a historical record of the influential figures of the 20th century.
The dust jacket has a few small defects at the top of the back.
Karsh Portraits is a photography book by Yousuf Karsh, one of the most famous portrait photographers of the 20th century. Published in 1976, the book features a collection of his most iconic black-and-white portraits of prominent figures in politics, the arts, science, and culture.
About Yousuf Karsh
Karsh was renowned for his ability to capture the personality and essence of his subjects through dramatic lighting and meticulous composition. His portraits often became the definitive images of the people he photographed.
Content of the book
The 1976 edition of Karsh Portraits covers a wide range of subjects, from world leaders to artists, writers, and scientists. Each portrait is accompanied by Karsh's reflections or anecdotes about the shoot, offering insight into both the subject and the photographer's process.
Importance
This book is regarded as a classic of portrait photography and is appreciated both for its artistic merit and as a historical record of the influential figures of the 20th century.
The dust jacket has a few small defects at the top of the back.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Photography
Book Title
Karsh Portrait
Author/ Illustrator
Yousuf Karsh
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1976
Height
31 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
New York Graphic society
Binding/ Material
Softback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
202
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