Linda McCartney * Life in Photographs * Limited Book Prospective Edition 2011 NEW Sealed. A beautiful limited edition book prospective ( over-sized high-quality heavy paper printing measures exactly 12.25" inches wide by 17.25" inches high ) for the upcoming publication of the world through Linda's eyes : A retrospective of Linda McCartney's life and photography. In 1966, during a brief stint as a receptionist for Town and Country magazine, Linda Eastman snagged a press pass to a very exclusive promotional event for the Rolling Stones aboard a yacht on the Hudson River; her fresh, candid photographs of the band were far superior to the formal shots made by the band's official photographer, and she was instantly on the way to making a name for herself as a top rock 'n' roll photographer. In May 1968, with her portrait of Eric Clapton, she entered the record books as the first female photographer to have her work featured on the cover of Rolling Stone. During her tenure as the leading photographer of the late 1960s' musical scene, she captured many of rock's most important musicians on film, including Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, The Who, The Doors, and the Grateful Dead. In 1967, Linda went to London to document the "Swinging Sixties," where she met Paul McCartney at the Bag 'O Nails club and subsequently photographed The Beatles during a launch event for the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Paul and Linda fell in love, and were married on March 12, 1969. For the next three decades, until her untimely death, she devoted herself to her family, vegetarianism, animal rights, and photography. From her early rock 'n' roll portraits, through the final years of The Beatles, via touring with Wings to raising four children with Paul, Linda captured her whole world on film. Her shots range from spontaneous family pictures to studio sessions with Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, as well as artists Willem de Kooning and Gilbert and George. Always unassuming and fresh, her work displays a warmth and a feeling for the precise moment that captures the essence of any subject. Whether photographing her children, celebrities, animals, or a fleeting moment of everyday life, she did so without pretension or artifice.
This limited edition book prospective is an over-view of the very limited retrospective volume to be released in summer 2011 — selected from her archive of over 200,000 images. It is produced in close collaboration with Paul McCartney and their children. Included in the final retrospective volume are forewords by Paul, Stella, and Mary McCartney. As such, it is a moving personal journal and a lasting testament to Linda's talent.
When released in summer 2011 , the final retrospective Collector’s Edition will be limited to 750 copies, the retrospective will also be available in the following editions:
Trade Edition
Two Art Editions of 125 copies each with a photographic print.
This beautifully printed limited book prospective and over-view for sale here consists of 12 pages ( with 23 ultra high-resolution reproduced color and black & white photographs , several short essays and detailed comprehensive information about the final book release later in summer 2011 ) and it is printed on very heavy 120 gsm semi-sheen high-end art paper. Softcover bound , it measures 12.25" inches wide by 17.25" inches high , and is in it's original sealed clear plastic sleeve. This is a rare collectible prospective edition printed exclusively by the renowned publisher Tashen , who will also publish the final limited edition retrospective volume later in summer 2011. A unique beautiful collectible. Will be carefully wrapped in bubble-wrap and boxed and shipped via Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation and Tracking. Email with any questions before purchasing if you are unsure about something. We ONLY accept Money Orders , Cashiers Checks or U.S. Cash as payment ( we do NOT accept personal checks or online payment at all ). Please email about local pick-up , we are located in NYC in Times Square. All International Customers MUST email us before purchasing this item.
