Diane Arbus redefined the concerns and the range of the art she practiced. Her bold subject matter and photographic approach have established her p...
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Feb 18, 2011
Emily
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Shocking in its purity. Frank treatment of her subjects. Her gift for rendering strange those things we consider most familiar, and uncovering the familiar within the exotic, enlarges our understanding of ourselves.
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Dec 14, 2009
Caris
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Diane Arbus was an amazing woman. Her work really makes me think, which, up to now, was a reaction I had never had to a photograph. I don't know anything about photography, I'd like to say that up front. All that follows is completely amateur speculation and analysis of a few pictures that made an impression on me.
The first photograph that hit me was this one, which, due to the fact that it contains nudity, I am linking to rather than posting. Arbus went to lengths to incorporate the More...
The first photograph that hit me was this one, which, due to the fact that it contains nudity, I am linking to rather than posting. Arbus went to lengths to incorporate the More...
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Sep 25, 2011
Maureen
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This is the most informative, thorough, and exquisite book on the life and work of Diane Arbus to date. The book is massive, and is an authority on the history of the photographer and her body of work. Featured in the book are the large scale prints everyone knows and loves, but there are also other images that are relatively rare, difficult to find on even the internet. Also included are high resolution images of Arbus's personal journal, contact sheets, negatives, postcards, filmstrips, and ot
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Dec 28, 2010
Shutterboy
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This is a very in-depth biography about the life of Diane Arbus. It is extremely personal. Letters that she wrote, personal photos from childhood, diary pages, & personal thoughts & dreams are all reprinted in this book. Here photography work is all throughout the book. A very informative & gorgeous book. A must read!
Jun 20, 2011
Margarite
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Her documentary-style photos of society's margin-walkers were objective and reverential, while she often portrayed so-called normal people looking far more freakish than the freaks.
Jun 19, 2009
Cheri
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This is my favorite "art" book that we own. I look at it all the time and I am never nothing but inspired.
Dec 09, 2008
Alice
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The best comprehensive collection of Diane Arbus's photography, plus notes about her life.
Oct 30, 2011
Wonderfully detailed. A must have if you're into Arbus. Great illustrations. A huge book.
Dec 04, 2008
Jenny
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The biggest gift to myself this year. And how I thank myself for it. LOVE her work.
Jan 25, 2012
Michael
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I'm not exactly sure how to review this. I picked it up because I saw the movie 'Fur', and I really enjoyed it, and I wanted to see what Arbus' work was like. The middle third of the book is biography and I wasn't as interested in that (but it's there and it's detailed).
Unfortunately, I am not well educated in photography, so I can't adequately describe her work, but I enjoyed it; she had a gift for capturing the strange and slightly off-kilter world around us that most people never se More...
Unfortunately, I am not well educated in photography, so I can't adequately describe her work, but I enjoyed it; she had a gift for capturing the strange and slightly off-kilter world around us that most people never se More...
Jun 14, 2008
Sarah
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I have lusted over this book for years and now it's in my hands. Arbus was an amazing photographer in love with the underbelly of American culture.
"It would be beautiful to photograph the winners of everything from Nobel to booby prize, clutching trophy, or money or certificate, solemn or smiling or tear stained or bloody, on the precarious pinnacle of the human landscape."
"It would be beautiful to photograph the winners of everything from Nobel to booby prize, clutching trophy, or money or certificate, solemn or smiling or tear stained or bloody, on the precarious pinnacle of the human landscape."
Oct 04, 2007
Elyssa
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I own this book because I could not get enough of the Diane Arbus exhibits in NYC. This is a solid overview of the artist which includes photographs and her biography. Most interesting is being able to view and read the handwritten excerpts from her diary, to-do lists, and random scribblings which reflect her creative process.
Aug 07, 2007
Ivy Jeanne
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I saw the Diane Arbus exhibit 3 times, first to view the photographs then to read the writing. I couldn't believe how amazing her writings were! I was torn between attempting to do both at first then decided to keep coming back. What a rare and beautiful soul to have a glimpse at. And she would have been a rad punk lyricist!
Aug 29, 2007
K
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I didn't read every part of this book yet, but plan on renewing it from the library as much as possible. Amazing layout. Amazing photos. Great.
Dec 17, 2009
Mary
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When this exhibit came to LACMA, I took nearly everyone I knew to see it. I must have gone eight or nine times myself. It was amazing and wonderful.
Nov 04, 2007
Rose
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If you are familiar with Arbus, this is a must have. If you do not know her, wait for an exhibition before getting this book.
Jul 10, 2009
Spencer Reece wanted me to write with her photos around. and i can make arts from them too. i like poeting & paintry.
Jul 17, 2009
Brenda
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The notes, work and a glimpse of the mind of this artist. I enjoyed it very much.
Dec 17, 2009
Allyssa
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I couldn't afford this book, but went to go see the show several times in L.A.
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