- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: STEMMLE (May 31 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 390816365X
- ISBN-13: 978-3908163657
- Product Dimensions: 33.6 x 25.2 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,664,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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While a student at New York City's International Center of Photography several years ago, German-born Ruisinger conceived of this tribute to her creative predecessors. All of the men and women depicted in this assemblage of 50 photo-collage portraits, accompanied by interviews, texts, and personal statements from each artist, are veterans of the photographic art; the eldest were born in the 19th century and are now dead, while the youngest are in their seventies. Most, however, have retained a remarkable ebullience late in life, an aspect that is underscored by Ruisinger's sharp eye for telling details and her use of settings as an enhancement of character. An aloof Helmut Newton appears overgroomed and self-satisfied, an impression derived in part from the close-up's low angle. Gordon Parks is a friendlier presence whose rumpled face is caught in his apartment's raking light. Notable are the scruffily cherubic face of Robert Frank, a professorial Marc Riboud, and Gisele Freund's spirited smile. The accompanying text captures Ruisinger's disarmingly modest approach, in which she describes her often nervous entreaties to these insular geniuses. While a few put up defensive barriers, for the most part she was greeted with caring encouragement. Rarely does an apprentice honor her masters so elegantly. Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries. Douglas F. Smith, Oakland P.L., CA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Especially recommended for photography connoisseurs,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Faces of Photography: Face to Face with 50 Master Photographers of the 20th Century (Hardcover)
Featuring photography and interviews by Tina Ruisinger, Faces Of Photography: Encounters With 50 Master Photographers Of The 20th Century is a stunning gallery of portraits and compelling interviews of fifty great and famous 20th century photographers ranging from Ellen Auerbach, Arthur Leipzig, and Gianni Berengo Gardin, to Andreas Feininger, Robert Frank, and Sabine Weiss. Powerful and impressive black-and-white image arrays along with candid interviews straight from the heart and soul distinguish Faces Of Photography as a particularly fine coffee-table book especially recommended for photography connoisseurs.
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original portraits of the old guard by the young.,
By BILLY NAME "BILLY NAME" (billyname.com, NEW YORK, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Faces of Photography: Face to Face with 50 Master Photographers of the 20th Century (Hardcover)
there are a number of portraits in this elegant tome which made me stop and say, "this is really a perfect photographic portrait!" (e.g., the marc riboud portrait, and more). i am honored to be included within this roster of archtypes. i am impressed with tina ruisinger's avant-gard, dadaistic style of capture and layout and some of the text and interviews in this book can throw daggers and some can bring wisps of tears. edition stemmle should feel proud and happy to have published this artful document of the living and dead and the insight into their characters by this courageous young (facing the lightning and thunder of the old gods) photographer. a wonderful gift for those who "know" about creativity and for those who'd like to learn.
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original portraits of the old guard by the young.,
By BILLY NAME "BILLY NAME" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Faces of Photography: Face to Face with 50 Master Photographers of the 20th Century (Hardcover)
there are a number of portraits in this elegant tome which made me stop and say, "this is really a perfect photographic portrait!" (e.g., the marc riboud portrait, and more). i am honored to be included within this roster of archtypes. i am impressed with tina ruisinger's avant-gard, dadaistic style of capture and layout and some of the text and interviews in this book can throw daggers and some can bring wisps of tears. edition stemmle should feel proud and happy to have published this artful document of the living and dead and the insight into their characters by this courageous young (facing the lightning and thunder of the old gods) photographer. a wonderful gift for those who "know" about creativity and for those who'd like to learn.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Especially recommended for photography connoisseurs,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Faces of Photography: Face to Face with 50 Master Photographers of the 20th Century (Hardcover)
Featuring photography and interviews by Tina Ruisinger, Faces Of Photography: Encounters With 50 Master Photographers Of The 20th Century is a stunning gallery of portraits and compelling interviews of fifty great and famous 20th century photographers ranging from Ellen Auerbach, Arthur Leipzig, and Gianni Berengo Gardin, to Andreas Feininger, Robert Frank, and Sabine Weiss. Powerful and impressive black-and-white image arrays along with candid interviews straight from the heart and soul distinguish Faces Of Photography as a particularly fine coffee-table book especially recommended for photography connoisseurs.
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