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Women
The photographs by Annie Leibovitz in Women, taken especially for the book, encompass a broad spectrum of subjects: a rap artist, an astronaut, two Supreme Court justices, farmers, coal miners, movie stars, showgirls, rodeo riders, socialites, reporters, dancers, a maid, a general, a surgeon, the First Lady of the United States, the secretary of state, a senator, rock star...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
October 17th 2000
by Random House
(first published October 5th 1999)
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Annie Leibovitz got her start at Rolling Stone in the early seventies. There she made a name for herself and produced some of the publication's most well-known photographs, including the famous shot of a naked John Lennon wrapping himself around a fully clothed Yoko Ono. She went on to become the chief photographer for Vanity Fair, and has been exhibited in scores of art galleries, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Leibovitz's style appears comfortable and ingenuous, to t...more
Leibovitz's style appears comfortable and ingenuous, to t...more
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Checked this out to read Sontag's essay and compare it to her comments on the writers of essays in photography books that she made in "On Photography."
I would say that Sontag's essay was disappointing but it was pretty much typical Sontag so I guess that would be redundant. The essay was mostly a whinge about the patriarchy and how women have been kept down and so on. While these are certainly extremely important topics, they have been covered far better in many other places. Heck, I would even...more
I would say that Sontag's essay was disappointing but it was pretty much typical Sontag so I guess that would be redundant. The essay was mostly a whinge about the patriarchy and how women have been kept down and so on. While these are certainly extremely important topics, they have been covered far better in many other places. Heck, I would even...more
I've read this book before but I checked it out again after seeing Annie Leibovitz lecture at Benaroya Hall. The diversity of women portrayed is an essay without words. Famous celebrities next to unknown artists. Rich and powerful women next to poor uninfluential women. Susan Sontag adds mini bios of each portrait at then end of the book. I didn't realize that Leibovitz and Sontag were together until I watched the new documentary, Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens (excellent). They are truly...more
Another great photography book from Liebozitz. All are pictures of women, from Barbara Bush to Diamanda Galas, from Hillary Clinton to Jodi Foster, from Carly Fiorna to Melissa Etheridge. Fantastic Book, Great Photography.
The weakest entry in the photo essay books AL has produced. Shows women of all ages and professions working, playing, loving, struggling... an moderately interesting book but not my favorite AL book.
There is a wonderful essay by Susan Sontag written before she passed away. Annie Leibovitz's photos don't leave you wanting to know more. She captures everything.
Haha, adding picture books to this sight reminds me of when I was 8 or 9. There was a charity reading competition called "MS readathon" and I kept adding all these picture books to my list and my mum said "Do you think people are going to sponser you to look at pictures?" and I really didn't know the answer.
Apr 27, 2013
Stephanie Berbec
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Susan Sontag's essay is incredible. Paired with Leibovitz's images, this book was deeply impactful.
Aug 25, 2012
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Interesting look at women-especially the two depictions (real life vs. night life) of Vegas showgirls.
Accomplished and polished photos, yet somehow unexciting.
unbeleivable
I didn't read the essay, but I did look at all the photographs. I thought they were gorgeous, and I loved the juxtapositions. I especially liked the showgirls where they were shown in and out of costume. This is a great book to have on the coffee table when you need a little inspiration.
Leibovitz, as usual, produces memorable images while Sontag provides the words. Although, it is just as easy to provide your own words and put Sontag's aside. That is part of the beauty of the book. Oh, and it looks great on my coffee table. The book is a true celebration of women and their multifaceted complexity. Or you can just look at all the nice pictures.
Amazing book. I got a signed copy for christmas after seeing an Annie Leibovits show in Columbus right before. What an awesome gift! Thanks Chris!
I have to cringe/smile a bit at myself with this one because in high school I definetly did an 'Ode to Annie Leibovitz" portfolio where I recreated her photos with portraits of friends.
It's great for the photographer wanting to talk photography with family and not just go around about Ansel Adams.
It's great for the photographer wanting to talk photography with family and not just go around about Ansel Adams.
Women is a collection of photographs depicting the diversity of women and designed to challenge the traditional views of female beauty and advance the more contemporary ideology of woman as equal. I highly recommend purchasing this book for the images, the essay, the message.
Aug 05, 2007
Karen
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Incredible photos of women...both famous and not, some heartbreaking, all beautiful. I saw the exhibit in Phoenix and to see these same photos larger than life was incredbile. I don't like to have my picture taken but if Annie Leibovitz would take it, I'm there!
May 27, 2007
Photokitten
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Annie Lebowitz is an amazing photographer. Her art is so moving and compelling, however I feel that many of the images in this book appear to be more contrived than her usual portrails....beautiful just not a MUST HAVE
I opened this again after a long time on the shelves. Annie's work is awesome as always and while Susan Sontag's command of the written word is inspiring, I'll admit I mostly appreciated the pictures.
Beautiful photographs and a very thought provoting essay from the late Susan Sontag. Very nice read/look through
Awesome pictures by Annie Liebovitz and essay by Susan Sontag on women and their portrayal in media and society.
After seeing these portraits on the walls of the Corcoran, I had to have this souvenir.
excellent of course. the show at SAM and the company too! in the early 2000's.
most excellent and inspiring collection of portraiture
Amazing photographs, beautiful words.
Engrossing images from start to finish!
Beautiful photographs!!
ANNIE LIEBOVITZ IS A G.
Beautifully done.
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Anna-Lou "Annie" Leibovitz is an American portrait photographer whose style is marked by a close collaboration between the photographer and the subject.
Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Leibovitz is the third of six children in a Jewish family. Her mother was a modern dance instructor, while her father was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force. The family moved frequently with her fath...more
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Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, Leibovitz is the third of six children in a Jewish family. Her mother was a modern dance instructor, while her father was a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force. The family moved frequently with her fath...more
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