Carolyn Burke
Lee Miller-A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226080673
- author:
- Carolyn Burke
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- T.H.E. University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 446
- Genre:
- Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lee Miller A Life is a captivating biography that reveals the complexities of a woman who embodied the contradictions of the twentieth century. Carolyn Burke masterfully weaves together the threads of Miller's life, from her early childhood trauma to her rise as a Vogue model and art-world ingénue, and from her harrowing years as a war correspondent to her unconventional marriages and passion for gourmet cooking. Through Miller's story, Burke explores the intersections of art, beauty, sex, power, and Modernism, creating a lavishly illustrated portrait of a woman who defied conventions. With meticulous research and a keen eye for detail, Burke brings to life the fascinating and often tumultuous life of Lee Miller, a true original who continues to inspire and intrigue. This biography is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the art world, war history, or the lives of trailblazing women.
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