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Karsh Portraits
Forty-eight past and present world figures are included in this collection of photographic portraits which includes Karsh's recollections of his intercourse with each subject
- GenresPhotographyArt
204 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1976
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April 22, 2023
Fabulous insight into the mind of Karsh, and into his insights into his subjects.
This is not a technical, how-to book for portrait-photographers. It is an interpersonal how-to book, Karsh often describing how he wanted to get to know the person behind the face, and to show their personality. He talks very little about posing, and not at all about lighting.
I'm sure that was intentional. His work was phenomenal, and anyone would enjoy this book, and portrait photographers will find inspiration and ideas.
This is not a technical, how-to book for portrait-photographers. It is an interpersonal how-to book, Karsh often describing how he wanted to get to know the person behind the face, and to show their personality. He talks very little about posing, and not at all about lighting.
I'm sure that was intentional. His work was phenomenal, and anyone would enjoy this book, and portrait photographers will find inspiration and ideas.
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