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I don't have two lives," Annie Leibovitz writes in the Introduction to this collection of her work from 1990--2005. "This is one life, and the personal pictures and the assignment work are all part of it." Portraits of well-known figures-Johnny Cash, Nicole Kidman, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Keith Richards, Michael Jordan, Joan Didion, R2-D2, Patti Smith, Nelson Mandela, Jack Nicholson, William Burroughs, George W. Bush with members of his Cabinet-appear alongside pictures of Leibovitz's family and friends, reportage from the siege of Sarajevo in the early Nineties, and landscapes made even more indelible through Leibovitz's discerning eye. The images form a narrative rich in contrasts and continuities: The photographer has a long relationship that ends with illness and death. She chronicles the celebrations and heartbreaks of her large and robust family. She has children of her own. All the while she is working, and the public work resonates with the themes of her life.
A comprehensive visual chronicle of a renowned photographer's personal and professional life. Annie Leibovitz presents a collection spanning fifteen years, integrating her iconic assignment work with intimate personal photographs. The book explores the interwoven nature of her public and private spheres, featuring portraits of global figures alongside images of her family, friends, and significant life events. Leibovitz's discerning eye captures both the celebrations and heartbreaks, the professional demands and personal resonances, creating a narrative rich in contrast and continuity.
This collection is regarded as a significant retrospective, showcasing Annie Leibovitz's ability to blend her celebrated assignment photography with deeply personal images. The work is noted for its powerful juxtaposition of public figures and private moments, reflecting themes of love, loss, and family. Readers and critics alike have acknowledged the cohesive narrative that emerges from these diverse subjects, demonstrating how her professional and personal lives inform each other. The discerning eye evident in the landscapes further solidifies its place as a comprehensive look at her artistic output during this period.
Page Count:
472
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Random House
ISBN-10:
0375505091
ISBN-13:
9780375505096
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