FAMOUS FACES by Arnold Weissberger

FAMOUS FACES*A photograph album ofpersonal reminiscenesby Arnold WeissbergerGebonden boek in atlasformaat met harde groene linnen kaft met stofomslag met illustratie met zwarte letteropdruk in perfecte conditie;443 pagina's met 1477 foto's waarvan 642 in full color;HARRY N. ABRAMS, INC., PUBLISHERS, NEW YORKWho can resist a photograph of a famous face, that irresistible glance at somebody already familiar to millions, surrounded by the aura of a spotlight, public acclaim, or outstanding achievement. A quarter of a century of photographic reminiscences fill this delightfully informal "Who's Who" of the great and near great in the diverse worlds of the lively arts; politics, international society, literature, and the fine arts-a must for theater and movie fans, for nostalgia buffs, and for all who are dazzled by the indefinable magic generated by celebrities. As a leading theatrical attorney, L. Arnold Weissberger has been at home in the world of creative talents for many years, and photographed many of the public personalities of our time. In his office, at his home, at intimate parties, in the theater, even on the street, his camera has captured people whose names are synonymous with fame. Many of them are friends and acquaintances, and Mr. Weissberger supplements their photographs with witty personal anecdotes and recollections-about Alice B. Toklas, Gian Carlo Menotti, Tyrone Power, George Balanchine, and Gloria Swanson, to name but a few. The book is illustrated with almost 1,500 photo- graphs, 642 of which are in full color, and is highlighted by specially written appreciations by Sir Noel Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Sir John Gielgud, Anita Loos, Igor Stravinsky, Dame Rebecca West, and Orson Welles. An informative biographical index adds major reference value to this warm and affectionate look at some of the world's most noticed people. CONTENTSPREFACE COMMENTS BY SIR NOEL COWARD Photographs of Sir Noel Coward PHOTOGRAPHS 1946-1956 COMMENTS BY IGOR STRAVINSKY Photographs of Igor Stravinsky PHOTOGRAPHS 1957-1960 COMMENTS BY SIR JOHN GIELGUD Photographs of Sir John Gielgud PHOTOGRAPHS 1961-1962 COMMENTS BY DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, JR. Photographs of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. PHOTOGRAPHS 1963-1964 COMMENTS BY DAME REBECCA WEST Photographs of Dame Rebecca West PHOTOGRAPHS 1965-1967 COMMENTS BY ANITA LOOS Photographs of Anita Loos PHOTOGRAPHS 1968-1969 COMMENTS BY ORSON WELLES Photographs of Or son Welles PHOTOGRAPHS BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX