Martin Harrison Bücher

In May 1968, Linda McCartney became the first female photographer to have her work on the cover of Rolling Stone. During her tenure as the leading photographer of the late 1960s musical scene, she captured many of rock's most important musicians on film, including Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Doors, and the Grateful Dead. In 1967, Linda met Paul McCartney at London's Bag O' Nails club and subsequently photographed The Beatles during an album launch event. Paul and Linda were married on March 12, 1969. For the next three decades, until her untimely death, she devoted herself to her family, vegetarianism, animal rights, and photography. From her early rock portraits through raising four children with Paul, Linda captured her whole world on film, from spontaneous family pictures to studio sessions. Always unassuming and fresh, her work displays a warmth and feeling that captures the essence of any subject. Whether photographing her children, celebrities, animals, or a fleeting moment of everyday life,1 she did so without pretension or artifice. This retrospective volume--selected from her archive of over 200,000 images--was produced in close collaboration with Paul and their children.--From publisher description.

The story of photographer, David Bailey, telling of his life and work from 1957 to 1969. Beginning with his early days in London's East End, it follows his progress through his first photographic experiences as an assistant to John French; his early years with Vogue; his close relationship with the stars of rock music - which resulted in images of bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones that form the iconography of the 1960s; and his friendships and love affairs with some of the period's beautiful women - among them models Jean Shrimpton and Penelope Tree and the actress Catherine Deneuve.

The third and final book in the Francis Bacon Studies series, published under the aegis of The Estate of Francis Bacon.

Never-before-published photographs of the King as he burst into superstardom chronicle his sweeping effect on a young generation, capturing him in performance, backstage, and at the house he bought for his parents. 20,000 first printing.

The book features eloquent and thoughtful verse letters that transport readers to a vivid landscape, where the serene beauty of nature is intricately woven into the writing. The calm and intelligent tone allows for a deep exploration of the surroundings, capturing moments like the enchanting flow of sea-dusks. This unique style avoids conventional constraints, offering a fresh and engaging literary experience.

The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed British artists, architects, and designers rising to prominence globally. In the post-war reconstruction era, youth began to challenge established artistic norms, drawing inspiration from popular culture. This iconoclasm, rooted in the Pop movement, remains a vital aspect of British art. The book provides a year-by-year account, juxtaposing emerging talents with established figures, highlighting connections and contradictions across various visual disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and graphic art. Through images and text, it delves into the factors shaping British art's unique character, such as the distinctive art school teaching system, fashion, pop music, and political influences. Artists' responses to these elements have consistently been original and thought-provoking, paving the way for future innovation. Organized by decade, the book showcases achievements accompanied by insights from notable artists, designers, collectors, and critics who have significantly impacted each era. The creative landscape has thrived on encouragement, challenge, and opposition, enabling talents to transcend shifting tastes. Featuring over 250 artists, including Henry Moore, David Hockney, and Damien Hirst, this publication also commemorates the first fifty years of Thames and Hudson, founded by Walter Neurath in 1949, and its role in public education and arts support.

The autobiography of George Blake, a senior officer in the British Secret Intelligence Service, sentenced in 1961 to forty-two years' imprisonment for spying for the KGB.