Norma Stevens Bücher

This intimate biography explores the life of Richard Avedon, the iconic fashion and portrait photographer who significantly shaped America's image of style and culture. Co-authored by his long-time collaborator Norma Stevens and award-winning author Steven M. L. Aronson, the book delves into Avedon's remarkable six-decade career, during which he produced landmark advertising campaigns, iconic fashion photographs for Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, and unforgettable portraits of influential figures. Avedon also sought out and captured the essence of uncelebrated Americans, crafting a grand composite of the nation. His unique mystique captivated even the most glamorous subjects, while he meticulously curated his public persona, remaining one of the most private celebrities despite his fame. Stevens, who was Avedon's business partner and confidant for thirty years, offers a profound insight into his life, from his birth to his passing in 2004 while working for The New Yorker. The book features candid reminiscences from notable figures like Mike Nichols, Calvin Klein, and Naomi Campbell, painting a compelling portrait of a man whose influence on fashion and art endures. Ultimately, it reveals the complexities of Avedon's character, showcasing the touching humanity behind his celebrated work.

Photographers featured within the book include: Berenice Abbott, Apeda Studio, Amy Arbus, Diane Arbus, Eve Arnold, Richard Avedon, John Baeder, Frank Bauman, Guy Bourdin, Bonnie Briant, Paul Brissman, René Burri, Joseph Byron, Cornell Capa, Drew Carolan, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bob Colacello, John Cohen, Ted Croner, Bruce Davidson, Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Elliott Erwitt, Walker Evans, Louis Faurer, Donna Ferrato, Larry Fink, Robert Frank, Lee Friedlander, Paul Fusco, Ron Galella, William Gedney, Bruce Gilden, Burt Glinn, Nan Goldin, William P. Gottlieb, Samuel H. Gottscho, Charles Harbutt, Phillip Harrington, Paul B. Haviland, Thomas Hoepker, Evelyn Hofer, Jenny Holzer, Peter Hujar, Douglas Jones, Sid Kaplan, William Klein, Stanley Kubrick, Collin LaFleche, Elliott Landy, Annie Leibovitz, Joan Liftin, Peter Lindbergh, Roxanne Lowit, Alex Majoli, Fred McDarrah, Ryan McGinley, Susan Meiselas, Lisette Model, Inge Morath, Helmut Newton, Toby Old, Paolo Pellegrin, Iriving Penn, Gilles Peress, Anton Perich, Hy Peskin, Jean Pigozzi, Sylvia Plachy, Robin Platzer, Eli Reed, Jacob Riis, Arthur Rothstein, Damien Saatdjian, Lise Sarfati, Paule Saviano, Norman Seeff, Neil Selkirk, Sam Shaw, Aaron Siskind, Dennis Stock, Erika Stone, Christopher Thomas, Peter Van Agtmael, James Van Der Zee, Weegee, and Garry Winogrand