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Sunday, August 22, 2021
Bio Cover
This is the cover of Rupert Smith's biography of John Paignton Barrinton.
The cover model is called Andreas a 19 year old Greek Cypriot that Barrington met in 1956 and described in his diary as THE MOST PHYSICALLY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN I HAVE EVER SEEN! (his capitals). Andreas was one of his most popular models.
By coincidence I picked up a cheap secondhand copy of Rupert Smith's biography of Barrington a few weeks ago. Fascinating read with some great photos but it can only scratch the surface if Barrington's incredible life.
Is that Barrington himself on the cover?
ReplyDeleteSee next comment below. Short answer, no.
DeleteThe cover model is called Andreas a 19 year old Greek Cypriot that Barrington met in 1956 and described in his diary as THE MOST PHYSICALLY BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN I HAVE EVER SEEN! (his capitals). Andreas was one of his most popular models.
ReplyDeleteBy coincidence I picked up a cheap secondhand copy of Rupert Smith's biography of Barrington a few weeks ago. Fascinating read with some great photos but it can only scratch the surface if Barrington's incredible life.
Peter
That book was a lucky find! Andreas' surname is Georges, and he does indeed appear in some of Barrington's best work.
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