- Taschenbuch: 96 Seiten
- Verlag: Neues, te, Verlag GmbH u. Co. KG; Auflage: illustrated edition (Februar 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 3570193179
- ISBN-13: 978-3570193174
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 35,4 x 26,2 x 0,8 cm
- Durchschnittliche Kundenbewertung: 5.0 von 5 Sternen Alle Rezensionen anzeigen (1 Kundenrezension)
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 864.583 in Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Bücher)
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For over 50 years Peter Beard has mixed his life with the glitterati with the wildlife of Africa. As a friend to the Kennedys and Bacon, Crocodiles and Elephants, Beard has conquered a double-headed beast. A fashion photographer whose work has splashed the big international glossies and brought African beauty to the realms whilst partying at studio 54 - Peter Beard is a legend in his own lifetime. The fashion industry would be one star short if Peter Beard had not spotted a young Iman wheeling a bicycle through a college in Nairobi.
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For over 50 years Peter Beard has mixed his life with the glitterati with the wildlife of Africa. As a friend to the Kennedys and Bacon, Crocodiles and Elephants, Beard has conquered a double-headed beast. A fashion photographer whose work has splashed the big international glossies and brought African beauty to the realms whilst partying at studio 54 - Peter Beard is a legend in his own lifetime. The fashion industry would be one star short if Peter Beard had not spotted a young Iman wheeling a bicycle through a college in Nairobi.
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Der Stern-Fotoband über Peter Beard hat mich einfach begeistert! Beard's Motive zeigen hauptsächlich Eindrücke aus Afrika. Die ohnehin schon exotischen Motive (Menschen, Tiere, Landschaften) sind mit Farbe, Zeichnungen, Gegenständen, Kommentaren, Tagebuchnotizen und Zeitungsausschnitten ergänzt und verfremdet.
Die Arbeiten sind echte Hingucker, überall gibt es kleine Details zu entdecken, die das Buch zu einem für mich tollen künstlerischen Erlebnis gemacht haben.
Beard zeigt in seinen Arbeiten Szenen, die alle Bereiche des Lebens in Afrika abbilden, ein zentrales Thema scheint mir dabei aber der Bereich Tod und Vergänglichkeit zu sein. Dabei wirkt das Ganze auf mich aber nicht morbide, sondern ungewöhnlich, interessant, und aus einem faszinierenden Blickwinkel betrachtet.
Fazit: Ein absolut lohnender Fotoband. Habe den Kauf nicht bereut und werde mich weiter mit Beard's Arbeit beschäftigen. Wirklich cool!
Die Arbeiten sind echte Hingucker, überall gibt es kleine Details zu entdecken, die das Buch zu einem für mich tollen künstlerischen Erlebnis gemacht haben.
Beard zeigt in seinen Arbeiten Szenen, die alle Bereiche des Lebens in Afrika abbilden, ein zentrales Thema scheint mir dabei aber der Bereich Tod und Vergänglichkeit zu sein. Dabei wirkt das Ganze auf mich aber nicht morbide, sondern ungewöhnlich, interessant, und aus einem faszinierenden Blickwinkel betrachtet.
Fazit: Ein absolut lohnender Fotoband. Habe den Kauf nicht bereut und werde mich weiter mit Beard's Arbeit beschäftigen. Wirklich cool!
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8. November 2008
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About a decade ago I saw a book which showed a photo of a guy on the cover who was half-way consumed by an alligator. His legs were entirely inside the gator, and yet the uneaten upper-half of the man was thoughtfully writing in a journal of some sort. It was a very bizarre image. It was a self-portrait of Peter Beard, an American who has lived in Africa for most of his adult life. He has documented the decline of African wildlife and habitat with his Leica for the past several decades, and he has enhanced his time there by partying with a compelling variety of super models who come to visit him at his compound and by creating these fabulous ornamental montage-journals. I see him as a neat amalgam of the attributes of Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, and David Douglas Duncan (the photo journalist), and perhaps a little Warhol thrown in as well. He is truly a novel and interesting character. Not long after I read the book I just mentioned I was saddened to hear that Mr. Beard was stomped on by a mad elephant. He was seriously injured, but his statement about the incident only expressed concern for the elephant. Apparently, and amazingly, Mr. Beard is still alive and going strong.
Well, about a year ago, my favorite book publisher, Taschen, put out a super high-end set about Beard. It was extremely expensive, and I was bummed that I could not justify purchasing it. However, Taschen took mercy on us and produced this edition at a bargain price. I was expecting something solid and nice, but let me assure you this is way beyond that. This set is easily of collectable quality and design. Cloth covered hard-backs with cloth covered slip-case, gilt imprints, fold-out pages, premium-grade paper and printing....just incredible. I really don't know how they did a production of this quality at this price point, and I don't know how the super premium edition could have been any better. This is down-right ominous.
If you are interested in photography, wild life, Africa, travel, environmental causes, Peter Beard, journalism, photo journalism, or premium quality books, any of those, you will definitely want this for your collection. I have bought several high-end books in the last year (the Taschen Vanessa del Rio volume, the deluxe Hunter S. Thompson retrospective, the Sin City deluxe sets, etc.) and none of them match this for certified beauty of production. The imagery is narcotically relaxing and Beard is a fascinating and roguish subject. He's kind of a blue-blood, but he is tough as nails, and he still knows how to have fun and live it up. I like rebels who don't get caught up in self-righteous austerity and who pursue their work with a cocktail in one hand, a Leica in the other, and a beautfiful woman back at camp tending the fire, or scenarios basically resembling that. Work hard, play hard....that's the key, not merely moderation. Beard has saying I've always remembered, although I might not quote it perfectly: "A beautiful woman is the last uncorrupted manifestation of nature that we have left on Earth."
This book captures his spirit and legacy wonderfully. Thanks again, Taschen.
Well, about a year ago, my favorite book publisher, Taschen, put out a super high-end set about Beard. It was extremely expensive, and I was bummed that I could not justify purchasing it. However, Taschen took mercy on us and produced this edition at a bargain price. I was expecting something solid and nice, but let me assure you this is way beyond that. This set is easily of collectable quality and design. Cloth covered hard-backs with cloth covered slip-case, gilt imprints, fold-out pages, premium-grade paper and printing....just incredible. I really don't know how they did a production of this quality at this price point, and I don't know how the super premium edition could have been any better. This is down-right ominous.
If you are interested in photography, wild life, Africa, travel, environmental causes, Peter Beard, journalism, photo journalism, or premium quality books, any of those, you will definitely want this for your collection. I have bought several high-end books in the last year (the Taschen Vanessa del Rio volume, the deluxe Hunter S. Thompson retrospective, the Sin City deluxe sets, etc.) and none of them match this for certified beauty of production. The imagery is narcotically relaxing and Beard is a fascinating and roguish subject. He's kind of a blue-blood, but he is tough as nails, and he still knows how to have fun and live it up. I like rebels who don't get caught up in self-righteous austerity and who pursue their work with a cocktail in one hand, a Leica in the other, and a beautfiful woman back at camp tending the fire, or scenarios basically resembling that. Work hard, play hard....that's the key, not merely moderation. Beard has saying I've always remembered, although I might not quote it perfectly: "A beautiful woman is the last uncorrupted manifestation of nature that we have left on Earth."
This book captures his spirit and legacy wonderfully. Thanks again, Taschen.
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A Rich, Incredible Book full of an Incredible Life!
1. Dezember 2008
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This is a truly impressive book filled with incredible texture and examples of Peter Beard's prolific handmade books and journals. It's very inspiring to artists and writers, and the reproductions are excellent. It is an amazing value for the money. It arrived in perfect condition, two volumes tucked into a rich blue cloth slipcase. It looks like it should cost over $100 dollars.
Frankly, it is actually exhausting to page through the book, so filled with detail, life, surprises and glimpses of the many celebrity guests that spent time with Peter (Rolling Stones, Truman Capote, Andy Warhol, various supermodels) that it's best to take it in small doses and treat each visit as a little treat!
I highly recommend this book as an amazing gift-- or better yet, keep it for yourself!
Biggest lesson: fling yourself out there and lead the most incredible life possible.
Frankly, it is actually exhausting to page through the book, so filled with detail, life, surprises and glimpses of the many celebrity guests that spent time with Peter (Rolling Stones, Truman Capote, Andy Warhol, various supermodels) that it's best to take it in small doses and treat each visit as a little treat!
I highly recommend this book as an amazing gift-- or better yet, keep it for yourself!
Biggest lesson: fling yourself out there and lead the most incredible life possible.
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The Essential Peter Beard Book
18. August 2009
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
This has the complete Peter Beard collection of images/collages/photographs and writings in a two volume, very large book set. The price is an incredible bargain considering the number of pages, deluxe printing effects, and slipcase that are included. If you like Beard then there should be no hesitation, this is the single essential volume to own.
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