Faces: The Creative Process Behind Great Portraits - Hardcover

Bown, Jane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1855857898 ISBN 13: 9781855857896

Publisher: Collins & Brown, 2000

Synopsis

The eyes are the window of the soul, and every face tells a story. One of the world's finest portrait photographers, working exclusively in black-and-white and using only natural light, has been the visual "biographer" of some of the late-20th century's most famous people. Jane Brown's unerring eye and talent for revealing the personalities of her sitters have won tremendous critical acclaim. Using some of her most compelling images, Brown reveals the secrets of her craft, with its technicalities and creative possibilities. Among the celebrities are a thoughtful looking Spike Lee; a smiling and wide-eyed Robin Williams; and singer Sinead O'Connor, her gaze lowered, her head leaning softly into her shoulder. This collection sheds a more personal light on some of the finest writers, actors, musicians, artists, and public figures around the globe.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane Bown has worked as a portrait photographer for the Observer for over 45 years. Her previous books include The Gentle Eye, Men of Consequence and Women of Consequence. This is her first practical photography book. She lives in London and Sussex.

Review:

"She can look at a person and she knows, instinctively, straight away, who they are" Bjork

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins & Brown
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1855857898
• ISBN 13: 9781855857896
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160