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Kiki's Paris: Artist and Lovers 1900-1930
From 1900 to 1930, Montparnasse was the center of artistic life for the whole world. Now this major contribution to the social and cultural history of the period -- with its informative text and hundreds of photographs -- is available in paperback once again.
Paperback, 264 pages
Published
July 22nd 1994
by Harry N. Abrams
(first published April 1989)
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A keen glimpse into the Parisian Avant-Garde, through photos (with commentary) of Kiki. Excellent book.
For those interested in Paris of the 1900's this book is a must-have. It is crammed with photos & text, much of which I had never seen before. Each time I pick it up, I learn something new. My particular interest is of the '20's Paris, but the surrounding years had an important impact on that time & in many instances enhance my understanding of it.
If you like this period of history, this book is invaluable. It's a massive collection of photographs from the first group of people to take snapshots. Pretty much any writer or artist who was around Paris from 1900 to 1930 is in this book multiple times.
If you plan to see “Midnight in Paris”, the latest movie from Woody Allen, this book can give you some background. The book is about the artists, writers, and entertainers in and around Montparnasse. Kiki was a part of that crowd. More than a huge collection of captioned photos from its golden age, this is also a history of Montparnasse.
The 1st illustration is a map of the neighborhood ca. 1380. The last 8 pages are detailed current maps showing the location and years occupied of clubs, studios,...more
The 1st illustration is a map of the neighborhood ca. 1380. The last 8 pages are detailed current maps showing the location and years occupied of clubs, studios,...more
This book is a collection of vignettes of all the artists in and around Montparnasse at the turn of the 20th century. I named my cat after Kiki's best friend Therese treize.
Primarily a picture book with anecdotes and tragic love stories. What makes it great are the lovers and the enigmatic Kiki.
Read as a teenager, this is the book that first made me aware of flappers, bob haircuts, and Man Ray. I should probably reread it because 1920s Paris was a cauldron of creative activity - short of Renaissance Florence it's hard to think of a higher concentration of those who would be great.
The great Kiki of Paris. Professional Muse to Man Ray and others. In fact I suspect that they invented the term 'Muse' for her. She's whacky, she's the ultimate woman of that bo-ho period. And the book here serves as the ultimate scrapbook of sorts with great images of the great one.
I loved this but got overwhelmed with all of the other stuff I've had to dop. I'll get it out of the library again.
good times good pics and hot chicks?
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Jun 30, 2011 03:57pm
Have just opened it -- look forward to your comments, though
Jun 30, 2011 07:53pm