Cecil Beaton: Memoirs of the 40's,

by Cecil Beaton

Covers the years from 1944 to 1948. Beaton during that time travelled widely -- the UK, Paris, New York, and California.

310 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

People noted sets and costumes of British photographer, diarist, and theatrical designer Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton for My Fair Lady on stage in 1956 and on film in 1964.

Cecil Beaton first styled his sisters decadently. His unique flair for elegance and fantasy led him to the most successful and influential portrait and fashion of the 20th century. From Adolf de Meyer, baron, and Edward Jean Steichen as sources of inspiration, he nevertheless developed all his own style. He worked for Vogue for more than a quarter-century and also as court official to the royal family in 1937. A constant innovator, Beaton worked for five decades to captivate some figures of his time from Edith Sitwell to the Rolling Stones, Greta Garbo, Jean Cocteau, and Marilyn Monroe.

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Reviews

[Lori Dorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite all time books ! About the wonderful photographer Cecil Beaton and his obssesive love for Greta Garbo in real life and their friendship ( even though he was gay ) .... Loved it ! My first copy was a gift from a dear friend and I also found a signed 1st edition !