Ellenzweig, Allen

George Platt Lynes: The Daring Eye

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ISBN 13:: 9780190219666
author:: Ellenzweig, Allen
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Oxford University Press Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 656
Dimensions:: 24.2 x 16.3 x 4.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, General, History,
Condition:: New
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George Platt Lynes: The Daring Eye is a biography of the American photographer who captured the essence of 20th-century culture. From his early days as a literary and publishing aspirant, Lynes turned to photography, establishing himself as one of the premier fashion photographers of his time. Lynes's life was marked by glamour, theatre, and artistic innovation, both in his work and personal relationships. His private obsession with seductive images of young male nudes, combined with his high-profile connections to expatriate writers and artists, offers a unique insight into the pre-Stonewall gay "closet" and its influence on transatlantic culture. This biography draws upon intimate letters and an unpublished memoir by Lynes's brother, Russell, to paint a portrait of the photographer's emerging influence on visual arts and literary circles.

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