Annie Leibovitz. The Early Years. 1970–1983
Hardcover, 8.5 x 10.6 in., 2.26 lb, 182 pages
US$ 50
Annie Leibovitz began working as a photographer in the early 1970s, which was a volatile and frenetic time in America. The lines had yet to be drawn between journalists and the people they covered, so she had access that would now be considered unusual. This unique collection provides a vivid account both of Leibovitz’s development as an artist and of a pivotal era.
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The Origins of a Legendary Photographer
Annie Leibovitz’s photographic beginnings and Rolling Stone reportage
For more than half a century, Annie Leibovitz has been taking culture-defining photographs. Her portraits of politicians, performers, athletes, businesspeople, and royalty make up a gallery of our time, imprinted on our collective consciousness by both the singularity of their subjects and Leibovitz’s inimitable style.The catalogue to an installation at the LUMA Foundation in Arles, France, Annie Leibovitz: The Early Years, 1970–1983 returns to Leibovitz’s origins. It begins with a moment of artistic revelation: the spontaneous shot that made Leibovitz think she could transition from painting to photography as her area of study at the San Francisco Art Institute. The meticulously and personally curated collection, including contact sheets and Polaroids, provides a vivid document both of Leibovitz’s development as a young artist and of a pivotal era.
Leibovitz’s reportage-like photo stories for Rolling Stone, which she began working for when she was still a student, record such heady political, cultural, and counter-cultural developments as the Vietnam War protests, the launch of Apollo 17, the presidential campaign of 1972, Richard Nixon’s resignation in 1974, and the Rolling Stones on tour in 1975. Then, as now, Leibovitz won the trust of the prominent and famous, and the book’s pages are animated by many familiar faces, among them Muhammad Ali, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ken Kesey, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Didion, and Debbie Harry, as well as John Lennon and Yoko Ono, captured in their now iconic embrace just hours before Lennon was assassinated.
Throughout the book, the portraits and reportage are linked to images of cars, driving, and even a series on California highway patrolmen. In many ways, it’s a celebration of life on the road—the frenetic rhythms, the chance encounters, the meditative opportunities. And with its rich archival aspects, it is also a tribute to an earlier time and a young photographer enmeshed in a culture that was itself in transition.
Annie Leibovitz. The Early Years. 1970–1983
Hardcover, 8.5 x 10.6 in., 2.26 lb, 182 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-7189-0
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Multilingual Edition: English, French, German
Customer reviews (9)
Annie Leibovitz roots
Justin, November 07, 2021
What can you say about Annie Leibovitz? She's become a household name, with name recognition that ranks near the top with others like Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Helmut Newton, Anne Geddes, Dorothea Lange and Georgia O'keeffe. "The Early Years" shows Annie's developing eye for striking portraits that draw the viewer into the scene.
The printing of Annie's black & White photos, from the rich blacks to the crisp whites is a hallmark is the quality expected from Taschen.
The printing of Annie's black & White photos, from the rich blacks to the crisp whites is a hallmark is the quality expected from Taschen.
History
MaY, November 05, 2021
It's very interesting and with storic value look on the people Annie Leibovitz has photographed in the first years.
Stunning work
Cristian, October 28, 2021
Beautiful collection of photos
The earliest and best
Philip, October 28, 2021
The foundational work of her career is in this book. I enjoyed the perspectives on the history of photography.
Amazing photos and beautiful book production
Matteo, October 27, 2021
Iconic book of Portraits by one of the best Photographers in the world
Must have to better know
Luca, October 27, 2021
A must have to better know Annie Leibovitz work, don't expect fancy fashion shoots, you'll find many strong portraits and interesting social situations from her early works.
Die frühen Jahre
Thilo, December 27, 2021
Das Buch gefällt vor allem, weil man hier die Gelegenheit hat die frühen Jahre Annie Leibovitz' kennenzulernen. Zudem eine kleine Zeitreise in die Jahre noch vor unserer Zeit (zumindest des Einen oder Anderen von uns).
Fotos icónicas de una época
F2studio, December 17, 2021
Gran recopilación de los primeros años de la carrera de Annie incluyendo sus fotos mas icónicas para Rolling Stone.
La fotógrafa por excelencia
Eduardo, October 29, 2021
Una increíble recopilación de retratos inspiradores de la mejor retratista del mundo.
Taschen como siempre, muy cuidado todo y el envío y trato perfectos
Taschen como siempre, muy cuidado todo y el envío y trato perfectos