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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
George Platt Lynes Day, Part 1 - Nudes
We are overdue for another George Platt Lynes series, and we start a double feature with this 1950 photo of Dick Beard leaning against a drop cloth with a halo around his left shoulder.
I agree; a George Platt Lynes series is always very welcome. Dick Beard is a handsome fellow and this picture is (stumbles to find the right word) ... ravishing.
A biography of Lynes (George Platt Lynes: The Daring Eye) by Allen Ellenzweig is due to be published by Oxford University Press next month. It may already have been published in the US. At 656 pages, it apparently includes detailed information on many of his models. I think I'll be treating myself to this as an early Christmas present.
Peter, I can't thank you enough for informing us about this book. It is available for early ordering on Amazon, at least in the USA. I got a $5 courtesy discount and free shipping through Amazon Prime. Can't wait to read it!
Wow. The lighting is exceptional, but then, GPL was no rank amateur. Beard's body shows up splendidly.
ReplyDeleteLynes was nothing less than a genius.
DeleteA George Platt Lynes series is always very welcome. Thank you Jerry.
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome, Phil. I loved putting this one together.
DeleteI agree; a George Platt Lynes series is always very welcome. Dick Beard is a handsome fellow and this picture is (stumbles to find the right word) ... ravishing.
ReplyDeleteA biography of Lynes (George Platt Lynes: The Daring Eye) by Allen Ellenzweig is due to be published by Oxford University Press next month. It may already have been published in the US. At 656 pages, it apparently includes detailed information on many of his models. I think I'll be treating myself to this as an early Christmas present.
Peter
Peter, I can't thank you enough for informing us about this book. It is available for early ordering on Amazon, at least in the USA. I got a $5 courtesy discount and free shipping through Amazon Prime. Can't wait to read it!
DeleteHappy to do so, Jerry. I'll be ordering a copy shortly.
DeleteAnother great series Jerry!! And thank you Peter for the heads-up on that biography. Definitely an early Holliday present.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Greggy! And thanks for your participation in the discussion.
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