by Cecil Beaton · Phoenix · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780753817025
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Dive into the life and work of Cecil Beaton through his uncensored diaries. This book offers an intimate look at Beaton's social life, his friendships with prominent figures such as the Queen Mother and Greta Garbo, and his opinions on those with whom he worked. With an introduction by Hugo Vickers, this edition reveals Beaton's most honest and sometimes scathing thoughts, providing a fascinating insight into the society and art of the 20th century.
Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton was a British photographer, designer, and diarist. Renowned for his elegant and often theatrical style, Beaton's work appeared in leading publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. He gained international acclaim for his portraits of celebrities, royalty, and socialites, as well as his work in fashion, theatre, and film. Though he is best known for his celebrity portraits, Beaton was also one of the most prolific photographers of life during World War II, taking over 7,000 photographs between 1940 and 1945 in Britain as well as in China and Africa.
