Linda mccartney, and her photographs of paul, the beatles. Linda mccartneys sixties portrait of an era hardcover book. Seeing the joy between me and john really helped me linda eastman was the awardwinning photographer who captured a generation of rock stars before. Explore the life of linda mccartney, photographer, activist and wife of beatle paul mccartney, at. Linda mccartney is so much more to me than the wife of my favourite beatle. The world through lindas eyes a retrospective of linda mccartneys 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.
Portrait of an era published on october 1992 is a book by linda mccartney which presents a number of selected photographic. Featuring neverbeforepublished interviews with those who knew her best, including beatle paul mccartney and linda herself, linda mccartney. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Books by linda mccartney author of linda mccartney. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. September 24, 1941 april 17, 1998 was an american photographer, musician, animal rights activist, and entrepreneur. Linda mccartney, and her photographs of paul, the beatles and. Portrait of an era, a collection of her photographs was printed in 1993. Browse and buy linda mccartney books, featuring photography collections, catalogues.
For over thirty years, until her tragic death from cancer in 1998. Buy linda mccartneys sixties portrait of an era new edition by mccartney, linda isbn. The polaroids of linda mccartney in pictures art and design the. Linda mccartney linda mccartneys story before and with. A lasting testament to the talent of linda mccartney, produced in close collaboration with paul mccartney and their children.
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A new book of linda mccartneys polaroids offer a fascinating glimpse. Linda mccartney has 40 books on goodreads with 2283 ratings. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Linda mccartney, and her photographs of paul, the beatles and other artists.
Paul has donated a set of limited edition photographs by his late wife linda mccartney to glasgow museums. She is an intimate of the rock luminaries documented in this coffeetable album of 221 duotone and 32 color photographs, most of which were previously unpublished. Get the best deals on books linda mccartney when you shop the largest online selection at. A portrait is an inside look at one of rock musics few enduring marriages and. In december 1995, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. A portrait by fields, danny book the fast free shipping. See intimate family photos of the mccartney family. A portrait is an insiders look at one of rock musics most enduring. Biography chronology linda mccartney and colour photography extras.
The collection includes portraits of superstar musicians from her early career, as well as intimate and humorous mccartney family photographs taken throughout the 1970s. When linda married paul she instantly found herself the focus of the intense scorn and envy of millions of women around the. Portrait of an era published on october 1992 is a book by linda mccartney which presents a number of selected photographic portraits of rock legends. Her accompanying recollections, including those of life with husband paul and the beatles.
She died on april 17, 1998 in tucson, arizona, usa. The text was written from interviews with linda by steve turner who would go on to write a hard days write. This is the book for anyone who thinks theyve read everything about the most exciting period in popculture history. Life in photographs, a rich, evocative lowkey look at the human side of the celebrities we are set up revere to watch but not always to see. Portrait of an era 97808212197 by mccartney, linda and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Linda mccartneys most popular book is linda mccartney. His wife brought some of her fine art training to the family home and encouraged drawing and painting. Apr 25, 2011 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. She was married to paul mccartney and joseph melville see jr. Other books which were soon published included linda mccartney on tour and lindas kitchen. Paul donates linda mccartney photographs to glasgow museums. Nov 06, 2019 linda mccartney was a photographer who became widely known as the wife of beatle paul mccartney. Linda mccartney was born linda louise eastman, the second of four children, in affluent scarsdale in westchester county, new york. This volume of linda mccartneys photographs recalls the. A portrait is an insiders look at one of rock musics most enduring marriages, and an intimate portrait of linda herself and of her over thirtyyear friendship with danny fields. Linda mccartney stock pictures, royaltyfree photos. A portrait, by danny fields a few weeks ago, boo and i had my satellite radio in the car tuned to his favorite station, 40s on 4. Fox talbot, founder of the modern photographic process.
A portrait by fields, dannymarch 1, 2000 hardcover on. A portrait is a fascinating personal document about an epic time and a simple woman whose grace and integrity gave strength to everyone she touched. Linda mccartney books list of books by author linda. I have been hooked for years and i am just getting started. The collection includes portraits of superstar musicians from her early career, as well as intimate and humorous mccartney family photographs taken. Featuring never before published interviews with linda and paul mccartney, linda mccartney. A portrait is an inside look at one of rock musics few enduring marriages and one of its most fascinating women.
Exhibitions of her photography have appeared in some 50 galleries worldwide. Portrait of an era, a collection of her photographs was. Portrait of an era by mccartney, linda and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 24, 2000 as a diehard beatles fan, and most especially a mccartney fan, ive always been interested in anything related to paul or linda. Linda mccartney was born on september 24, 1941 in new york city, new york, usa as linda louise eastman. Linda louise mccartney, lady mccartney was an american photographer, musician, animal rights activist, and entrepreneur. In august 1968, linda received a phone call from paul inviting her to stay with him in london. Linda mccartney was a photographer who became widely known as the wife of beatle paul mccartney.
Her photos were published in the book linda mccartneys sixties. She founded her own successful line of frozen vegetarian food in the 1990s. Linda eastman mccartney, the wife of the former beatle paul mccartney and a photographer whose portraits of 1960s rock stars have become. Apr 20, 1998 linda eastman mccartney, the wife of the former beatle paul mccartney and a photographer whose portraits of 1960s rock stars have become classics, died on friday in santa barbara, calif. Paul and family donate prints by linda mccartney to the v. Not the best written biography, to be sure, but excellent for anyone interested in lindas life. John lennon released two books of prose and illustration in the sixties, but paul showed little aptitude for the visual arts. Linda mccartney nee eastman was known for her rock portraits.
From her turbulent life in the 60s to her struggle for selfidentity to her devotion to family, danny fields is able to put you inside lindas story because he was a part of it. The intensely private mccartney family pays tribute to linda by sharing the stories behind her photographs. A book entitled linda mccartneys home cooking, was published in 1989, and it became the bestselling vegetarian cookbook in the uk, as well as a best seller in the united states. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Do you think he says that to lots of girls, what if he isnt serious. Brain pickings has a free sunday digest of the weeks most interesting and inspiring articles across art, science, philosophy, creativity, childrens books, and other strands of our search for truth, beauty, and meaning. Half a dozen collections of her photographs have been published, including lindas pictures in 1977 and linda mccartneys sixties. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. A retrospective of linda mccartneys life and photography.
Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Paul mccartney and former keyboard playerbackup vocalist with the postbeatles group wings, mccartney has cultivated a successful photographic career. The photos show mccartney to have been a talented photojournalist, but her subjects here are so busy breaking rhythmic barriers, assuming attitudes, striking poses and being ungroomed that they are pictorial in their own right. Linda mccartneys sixties portrait of an era hardcover. Linda published several books of her photographs, including lindas pictures 1976, sun prints 1989, linda mccartneys sixties. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Beside containing several very good portraits of musicians in the golden era of rock, the book shows linda eastmans talent at different types of pictures. Mccartneys sixties portrait by linda mccartney abebooks. She was best known as the first wife of paul mccartney of the beatles and for her photographs of celebrities and contemporary musicians. Paul mccartney faces photos by linda mccartney hey remember that time paul mccartney winked at me at one of his shows because i do my music teacher, mrs. Lindas reputation quickly established her as insider in celebrity circles, and at one point.
A portrait by danny fields 2001 0402 danny fields on. Portrait of an era continues to be the most famous work by mccartney. She looked down at the table and then right into my eyes. Simple and inspiring recipes for meals without meat, and linda mccartneys sixties. Featuring exclusive interviews with members of paul and lindas circle of friends, linda mccartney. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Looking at linda mccartney, life in photographs, its no wonder passion rhymes with taschen. The text was written from interviews with linda by steve turner who. With contributions from peter blake, paul caffell, brian clarke and humphrey ocean and foreword by paul mccartney. Harpers bazaar, new york the private side of paul mccartney is revealed in this remarkably intimate collection of photographs by his wife linda. Nov 20, 2015 see intimate family photos of the mccartney family. Portrait of an era, one of five books of her photography. A portrait is fields poignant remembrance and fond farewell to his lifelong friend.
See all books authored by linda mccartney, including lindas kitchen. She had one older brother, john, and two younger sisters, laura and louise jr. In 1995 bulfinch press published linda mccartneys sixties. The catalogue book to accompany the linda mccartney photographs exhibition at james hyman gallery, london 24th april to 7th june 2008. Life in photographs 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. This unusual book is the result of linda mccartneys fascination with nineteenthcentury photographic printing processes and, in particular, with the technique of sun printing, developed by w. Outside of her photography, which has been exhibited in over 50 galleries worldwide including the victoria and albert museum, the national portrait gallery, the bonni benrubi gallery, and the international center of photography, linda mccartney is known for her passionate animal rights activism and her staunch vegetarianism. Nunnery, taught us how to play the beatles i love the idea of creating two personalities out of twodifferent facial expressions. Find highquality linda mccartney stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
Her work has been exhibited in the national portrait gallery, london and the. Portrait of an era mccartney, linda, mccartney, paul, bailey, david on. I know when i first found it years ago online it seemed like godsend to informationthirsty, lindaloving me. Art edition limited to 125 copies, each coming with a fiber. Lindas pictures comprises 14 photographs, three of which were taken in scotland. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Family life animals moments selfportrait sixties books further reading. Ive read several books about the beatles and paul, and was excited to find a book on linda. A personal album of intimate photographs captures the lives and times of rock legends of the 1960s, including mick jagger. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
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