Karsh s portraits of many of those who sat before his camera are the definitive images that we remember. Yousuf karsh belongs to that small elite group of artists whose work has not only affected our perception of people and ideas but has also helped to influence the course of history. Books by yousuf karsh author of karsh, a fiftyyear. In this book yousuf karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about his own life and work. Beyond the biography, each of the photographs in the book includes a blurb about the reason the portrait was done in a particular way, what the pose. Karsh portraits hardcover october 1, 1976 by yousuf karsh author visit amazons yousuf karsh page. Im not going to give you his bio or list his accomplishments. If you havent already guessed, or read the title, yes im talking about the legend, yousuf karsh.
During his career he held 15,312 sittings, produced over 250,000 negatives, and left an indelible artistic and historic record of the men and women who shaped the twentieth century. University of toronto press, 1979 for those who have looked at w. Iconic american portraits by yousuf karsh the national portrait gallerys exhibition on yousuf karsh will display a rotating selection of karsh portraits. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Karsh portraits, karsh, yousuf published by university of toronto press, 1976, 1979. Yousuf karsh yousuf karsh, master photographer of the 20th century. A biography in images is a full revision of the 1996 60year retrospective of his work and brings that popular catalogue back into print in an affordable paperback format. Yousuf karsh portraits, 1st ed book, 1976 hcdj w 48 gravure illustrations. When a professional or someone just starting out wants to learn from the best, this is the book. The 26 best portrait photography books on earth on portraits. Karsh portfolio yousuf karsh university of toronto press. Yousuf karsh armeniancanadian photographer britannica. These are the covers of karshs books from 1946 to the present day. Yousuf karsh, also called karsh of ottawa, born december 23, 1908, mardin, ottoman empiredied july, 2002, boston, massachusetts, u. Yousuf karsh cc december 23, 1908 july, 2002, was an armeniancanadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. I have long loved this book checking it out many times from our local library just to gaze at karshs wonderful capture of the portraits within. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Third printing of this selective retrospective of 48 of karshs best known portraits, signed by him on the front free endpaper. Discount prices on books by yousuf karsh, including titles like yousuf karsh. Buck by yousef karsh portraits portrait photographers famous women famous people yousuf karsh writers and poets book writer people of interest jolie photo more information. Black cloth exterior with title on front cover and spine in silver. Portraits of greatness hardcover january 1, 1960 by yousuf karsh author 5.
I love the prints, and the photographers comments about. Yousuf or josuf his given armenian name was hovsep karsh was born in mardin, a city in the eastern ottoman empire present turkey. Portraits by yousuf karsh when i was a boy my father had a few books adorning our living room space, and i remember looking at one book of peoples faces and admiring karshs photography. Masters of photography yousuf karsh portrait photographer. Karsh was personally interested in the highest quality of reproduction, beginning with his first book faces of destiny in 1946. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. If youre a portrait photographer you must get this. Karsh is the record of a major artist whose portraits have made being karshed as field marshal montgomery described it a singular accomplishment. Photos have been reproduced by sheetfed gravure and the text by offset lithography. In this book yousuf karsh, whose great photographic portraits have revealed so vividly the outstanding personalities of our time, writes about. The resulting book, with its chronological rather than thematic arrangement of portraits, is a study of karshs artistic and stylistic development, offering the reader an unparalleled tour through the greatest. Yousuf karsh december 23, 1908 july, 2002 was an armeniancanadian photographer, and one of the most famous and accomplished portrait photographers of all time. Yes, i recommend it over every irving penn or richard avedon book, at least if you want actionable tips on being a better portrait photographer it.
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Buy karsh portraits by yousuf karsh online at alibris. A book that has been read but is in good condition. Photographs by yousuf karsh set national portrait gallery. This masterpiece karsh portraits is a classic which will last as long as portraits will be taken. Jean paul sartre yousuf karsh intj personality writers and poets book writer lectures famous people quotations portraits albert camus 191960 by yousuf. If youre into portrait photography this is a must have book. Third printing of this selective retrospective of 48 of. Karsh by yousuf karsh photobook photoeye bookstore. Red cloth boards, silver spine titles, volume in pristine condition. Whats a good starter book on photographer yousuf karsh.
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