Books: Shooting THE SIXTIES {duffy}
October 23, 2011
British fashion photographer
Brian Duffy
has been called
"the man who shot the 60's."
He passed away recently,
yet thanks to his family,
a few fabulous photos from the
fashion and celebrity scene
of the sixties and seventies continue
to rock the planet and still
breathe on the pages of
Duffy: In His Own Words
a quality book which
photography and style lovers
will go mad for.
Feelin' Duffy?
Oh, I am loving this shot,
and a part of me wants to rip it
right out of this glorious book
and place it on the wall
with the help of washi tape.
But I won't!
Much TOO b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. a book.
David Bowie - Aladdin Sane, 1973
Remember this far-out album cover?
Duffy's photo of David Bowie
is one of his most recognizable works,
and the topic of this book:
Brian Duffy
Even though the fashion scene as captured
by Duffy was an amazing feast for the senses,
the photographer turned most of the evidence
of that innovative work to ashes.
From the ACC website, we learn:
"Notoriously, in 1979 Duffy decided
to give up photography, burning many
of his negatives in a symbolic fire
in his back yard...
Recently many negatives have
been discovered and salvaged."
is truly a special edition.
(Another extraordinary title is
).
Is she not fierce?
(by Richard Lester,
ACC Distribution),
will also inspire your pants off.
Um.
Pants off seems fitting for a post
honoring the sixties/seventies, yes?
Anyone fortunate enough to get their
paws on both swinging sixties titles...SCORE!
Ooooh, yeah, baby.
*sips drink*
*bats artificial lashes*
*gold chains a dangling*
What's your sign?
Peace to you right where you are.
p.s.
A few years back, this blogger
who is not Duffy
created a tulle shrug and had fun
snapping Twiggy-inspired pics
of a friend...
who is not Duffy
created a tulle shrug and had fun
snapping Twiggy-inspired pics
of a friend...
She was so focused!
my photos
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10 comments
You are darn good!!! My mum presented me a book by Twiggy which has everything from her love for shoes( she says: I'm sometimes topless but never legless) to her exercise regime.
ReplyDeleteAnd boy that has some fabulous photographs of her.
Well done!!! So close.
Wow.. great pics, M! I love the ones YOU took! :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you have a good weekend? Mine was pretty good. Getting everything ready. Only 5 weeks to go and I' a bit scared! LOL
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Pants off! (: And PVC boots and lots of green eye shadow! (Or is that in vogue now?)
ReplyDeleteLove to you,
Mon
Great pictures! There is something about black and white that I just love.
ReplyDeletei had those pvc boots and green eye shadow! we thought we were soooooo groovy.
ReplyDeletethe photography in duffy is so stunning, and the story behind the book so fascinating.
m
I love photography books like these, David Bowie is scary sexy I think.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos girl!
xoxox
Fabulous photos. What an artist he was.
ReplyDeleteVictoria
Thank you so much for your prayer and your support Mich. I feel so much better than yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI really wish I could meet you. You are a wonderful person. Your comment is a support I cherish.
Great photos. Love yours! Thank you for linking it with Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Amazingly talent. And your photos are stunning too!!
ReplyDeleteMeera xx
Your comments add to the beauty...thanks in advance for your kindness.