Description
Cover has wear. Pamphlet is slightly warped. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This rare 1941 pamphlet offers a glimpse into the golden age of Hollywood glamour portraiture. Authored by Mildred Stagg, a respected writer on photography and cinematography, it showcases the work of five renowned studio photographers who captured the allure of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Richard Beattie, Bruno of Hollywood, James Kriegsmann, Pagano, inc., and Dorothy Wilding were masters of their craft, using lighting, posing, and retouching techniques to create iconic images that defined the era’s ideals of beauty and glamour. Beyond its visual appeal, the book provides insights into the business of celebrity portraiture and the role these images played in shaping public perceptions of Hollywood’s elite. Despite its age and wear, this copy remains a fascinating time capsule for collectors and enthusiasts of classic Hollywood and the art of portraiture.
