Beaton, Cecil. The Best of Beaton. Photographs by Cecil Beaton with introduction by Truman Capote. Camera Magazine 27 previously unpublished photographs

27 previously unpublished photographs

large-scale visual presentation over dense academic footnotes

" It bridges the gap between sculpture and photography

He structures the evolution of style across distinct chapters that categorize movements like documentary reportage

the book emphasizes the physicality of the craft

Beaton, Cecil. The Best of Beaton. Photographs by Cecil Beaton with introduction by Truman Capote. Camera Magazine 27 previously unpublished photographsMacmillan, 1968. 1st American edition, ex library, card pocket, large heavy hard cover, bound in black cloth, hinges split and reglued, one inner hinge reinforced with tape, otherwise very good with protected dust jacket that has spots of wear at extremities and spine label. 248 pages. Comprehensive survey of Beatons long career, including cinema stars, fashion, World War II, travel, creative people in the arts, politicians, friends and family, etc.