This is one of the most successful collections of Karsh photography. The quality of the reproduction here is very good, with almost all of the images being full-page. The classic Karsh silvery highlights and deep blacks are shown to advantage. The term "iconic" gets tossed around a lot, but that is what this book consists of: iconic images. Whether you know it or not, Karsh is the photographer who probably shaped your image of who Hemingway is, who Churchill is, who Einstein is, who Bogart is, and on, and on. The photographic school on display is classic, formal, and dramatic mid-century 20th century photography. It is quite grand in style while still revealing the human being behind the image. Karsh is a great craftsman who brings unabashed enthusiasm for the power of celebrity -- in these two ways, he has probably most influenced the history of photography.
Book Details:
- Hardcover bound in soft red cloth with silver details; 190 pp of glossy stock; dustjacket; 3.5 pounds.
