50 Years Of Photographing Hollywood George Hurrell Portrait Photographer HC 1983

Description: 50 Years Of Photographing Hollywood George Hurrell Style Portrait Photographer HC 1983 11.25 x 8.75 inch 218 page hardcover with dust jacket. Includes index & technical data of images in book. Light wear on edges, corners, covers, spine - see images. (dust jacket has most wear) George Hurrell was a renowned American photographer, best known for his glamorous portraits of Hollywood stars during the Golden Age of cinema. Hurrell's work is synonymous with the classic Hollywood style, characterized by dramatic lighting, meticulous composition, and a striking ability to capture the allure and mystique of his subjects.Hurrell began his career in the late 1920s, quickly becoming the go-to photographer for major studios like MGM, Warner Bros., and Paramount. His portraits of stars such as Joan Crawford, Clark Gable, Greta Garbo, and Bette Davis helped define the public personas of these celebrities, contributing to their legendary status. Hurrell's style is often credited with creating the iconic "Hollywood look" that dominated the 1930s and 1940s.In addition to his work with movie stars, Hurrell's photography has been celebrated for its technical brilliance, particularly his use of lighting to sculpt his subjects' features and create a sense of drama and elegance. His influence extends beyond portrait photography into fashion and commercial photography, making him one of the most important figures in 20th-century photography. Portraits include: Jimmy Durante, Jackie Cooper, Jean Harlow, Maureen O'Sullivan, Joan Crawford, Ethel Barrymore, Laurence Oliver, Gloria Vanderbilt, Katherine Hepburn, Cecil B. De Mille, Anna May Wong, Anna Sten, Barbara Stanwyck, Shirley Temple, Dolores Del Rio, Errol Flynn, John Garfield, Lupe Valez, Mae West and More... International buyers (outside United States) may experience- delays from customs inspection.- import duties and taxes which buyers must pay.- brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery. ------- Combined Shipping Available I will combine similar items into as few packages as possible taking into consideration the class of shipping requested & suggest similar alternate shipping services if it is a lower cost. Do not purchase your cart items right away, instead ask me to create an invoice (s) for all your items.

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Book Title: 50 Years of Photographing Holl

Signed: No

Ex Libris: No

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Greenwich House

Intended Audience: Adults

Inscribed: No

Edition: Second

Vintage: Yes

Personalize: No

Publication Year: 1983

Type: Picture Book

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Era: 1940s

Illustrator: George Hurrell

Personalized: No

Author: Whitney Stine, George Hurrell

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Genre: Photography, Art, Hollywood and entertainment history, visual arts, film studies, cultural history, art and photography books

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Topic: American / General, Behind the scenes in classic cinema, Celebrity Portraiture, Evolution of Hollywood Glamour, Hollywood golden age photography, Iconic Movie Stars and Personalities, Subjects & Themes / Fashion, photogaphers

Item Weight: 20 oz

Number of Pages: 218