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I am a huge fan of Leibovitz's photography and I highly recommend this book for several reaosns: 1. It is not just filled with celebrity photos. In fact, I'd say the celebrity shots are the exception here. Instead, many of the photos chronicle her own life, her decision to give birth relatively late (52) and the subsequent birth of her twins. 2. The foreword is a wonderful and revealing essay about her decision to create this book,which came about as she set out to create a photogaphic memorial to her partner, after her death. That was the impetus for this work and it was a catharsis, althought deeply painful. Reading her words, I felt moved, saddened and inspired, understanding some of the pain she must have gone through as she looked at old photos of her family, etc. 3. The range of photos and subject matter. Most of the photos are black and white but the color ones leap out from the page in contrast, whether of Arnold Schwarzenegger at the top of a ski slope or a scenic landscape. There are some of the shots you'd expect - Cindy Crawford with a snake draped around her neck, the now famous photos of Demi Mooore's pregnancy - but also some surprising, even shocking, personal photos, including Leibovitz's own take on a pregnancy photo. A very moving, detailed and lovely collecton!Read full review
This book has been criticized because some (not many) of the photographs "split" over two pages and thus are hard to view. This criticism is warranted; those photographs would better have been on one page even if it meant their being smaller. Unfortunately, the book also has been criticized because it is so personal. The rich and famous are there, but not always predominant. Actually I like this. Often, especially in her earlier photos which now are history, I don't even know who those people are--or were. But amazing artistry in photographs of family and friends causes one to appreciate the aesthetic value and not just the subject. I believe this is her best book, and one to be the standard for imitation by others. It truly shows that she is more than just a glamor people chaser; she also occupies high stature as an artist imbued with true aesthetic sensitivity. Read full review
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Lots of black and whites, showing parents and siblings. A very personal side mixed in with the professional shots. A must-have addition to her collective works.
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A beautiful collection of images.
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