Alexey Brodovitch

Alexey Brodovitch (1898-1971)

Synopsis

This book explores the life and work of influential designer and photographer Alexey Brodovitch, Harper's Bazaar's iconic art director. It details his transformative impact on 20th-century graphic design and his role as a mentor to acclaimed photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn. With over 300 images, including spreads from “Ballet,” “Day of Paris,” and “Saloon Society,” it highlights Brodovitch's diverse oeuvre. The book also showcases rare archival materials from his early Paris and Philadelphia career and personal photos taken with a Minox camera during his hospitalization, offering a comprehensive view of his creative legacy.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
0714841633
ISBN-13:
9780714841632
PUBLISHER:
Phaidon
YEAR:
2002
EDITION:
First Edition
BINDING:
Hardcover
PAGES:
272 pages
SIZE:
26 x 30 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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