Dennis Hopper et le nouvel Hollywood

by Various

Brand new book in plastic!

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

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Reviews

[Robert]

A handsome volume published to coincide with a French exhibition of Hopper's films, his work as a photographer and painter , his art collection and his history as a Hollywood outsider. The essays discuss how Hopper's early enthusiasm for postwar painting informed his largely underappreciated work as a filmmaker and offer a portrait of the actor/director as a lengthy road trip from abstract expressionism through the the Beats, the underground and straight on to the post-pop, postmodern art scene of the 2000s.

[Kevin Kelly]

Decent monograph on Dennis Hopper as an artist, actor and director of Easy Rider. I would've preferred to see more of his photography work and less of his art collection or work of artists somehow related to him. The essays are all pretty similar and boring. No writing or insight that captures the allure of his photography and lifestyle. Ultimately, it feels like a moderately interesting textbook for a class about New Hollywood.

[Tosh]

This is a great catalogue for two reasons: It focuses on Dennis Hopper's entire career, which of course includes his film work, but even more important his paintings & photos. The other reason is his personal art collection, which includes the works by my father Wallace Berman. Dennis has a great collection, and he has prime Berman works in that collection.

But beyond that this book is well-designed (a must for a catalogue) and interesting as well. It's a great intro to the world of Dennis as well as his film work. Also I am thrilled that he has a Ben Talbert piece in the book as well. Wonderful artist.