Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: bce
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A stunning visual chronicle of one of Hollywood's most celebrated productions, Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady presents the legendary photographer and costume designer's own behind-the-scenes account of bringing My Fair Lady to the silver screen in 1964. Beaton, who won Academy Awards for both costume design and art direction on the film, documents the elaborate creative process through his signature combination of lush photography and personal narrative, capturing the glamour and artistry that defined the production. The book illustrates the meticulous craftsmanship behind the iconic Edwardian-inspired costumes and sets, offering an intimate look at the collaboration between Beaton and director George Cukor, as well as the film's stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Written with the wit and elegance that characterized Beaton's celebrated career, it stands as both a definitive record of a golden-age Hollywood masterpiece and a testament to the transformative power of costume and design in cinema.
Author: Cecil Beaton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Fashion & beauty
Edition: bce
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A stunning visual chronicle of one of Hollywood's most celebrated productions, Cecil Beaton's Fair Lady presents the legendary photographer and costume designer's own behind-the-scenes account of bringing My Fair Lady to the silver screen in 1964. Beaton, who won Academy Awards for both costume design and art direction on the film, documents the elaborate creative process through his signature combination of lush photography and personal narrative, capturing the glamour and artistry that defined the production. The book illustrates the meticulous craftsmanship behind the iconic Edwardian-inspired costumes and sets, offering an intimate look at the collaboration between Beaton and director George Cukor, as well as the film's stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. Written with the wit and elegance that characterized Beaton's celebrated career, it stands as both a definitive record of a golden-age Hollywood masterpiece and a testament to the transformative power of costume and design in cinema.