Elliott Erwitt: Lovers

Hardback

Main Details

Title Elliott Erwitt: Lovers
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Elliott Erwitt
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Category/GenrePhotographs: collections
ISBN/Barcode 9780733618437
ClassificationsDewey:779
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Australia
Imprint Hodder Headline Australia
Publication Date 1 April 2004
Publication Country Australia

Description

The romantic is the unreasonable optimist in the face of overwhelming odds. From a remarkable career comes a collection of photographs taken over several decades, representing love in different times and places - all with Erwitt's distinctively witty style.

Author Biography

Elliott Erwitt was born in France of Russian emigre parents in 1928. His formative years were spent in Italy. At the age of 10 he moved with his family to France afterward immigrating to the United Stated in 1939, settling in New York for two years then transferring to Los Angeles. In the 80's Erwitt produced seventeen comedy and satire television programs for HOME BOX OFFICE. From the 90's to the present he continues to lead a remarkably varied professional life encompassing many disparate aspects of photography. While actively working for magazine, industrial and advertising clients Erwitt devotes all his spare time toward creating books and exhibitions of his work destined for galleries and museums. To date he is the author of 18 photography books.