Bob Willoughby

Name: Bob Willoughby
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Bob Willoughby is the first comprehensive, large-format monograph showcasing Bob Willoughby's iconic photographs of film and television stars from the 1950s to the 1970s. Known as the first on-set still photographer in the film industry, Willoughby captured legendary figures such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean. This compendium features both black-and-white and colour images, including vintage and never-before-seen photos taken during the making of classics like The Graduate and My Fair Lady, as well as intimate candid portraits at home. The book celebrates a Golden Age of Hollywood, preserving the timeless influence of these stars on fashion and culture.
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Bob Willoughby appeals to cinephiles, photography aficionados, and fans of classic Hollywood. It's ideal for those interested in film history, star culture, and vintage celebrity photography.

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This is the first comprehensive, large-format monograph of Bob Willoughby’s photographs of film and television stars from the 1950s to the 1970s. Considered the first on-set still photographer in the film industry, Bob Willoughby photographed numerous movie stars of the era, including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Seberg, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Doris Day, James Dean, and many more. These stars continue to influence fashion and culture, from Baby Boomers all the way to Gen Z. The iconic celebrities and others featured have lasting presence, still gaining fans today via both social media and the availability of classic films through streaming channels. This compendium features vintage and never-before-seen photographs of the most beloved stars of film and television. Willoughby’s images include many taken during the filming of classics such as THE GRADUATE, MY FAIR LADY, ROSEMARY’S BABY, and others. In addition to on-set photography, there are also many candid portraits of actors at home, such as those of Audrey Hepburn. This compendium includes both black-and-white and color photographs of some of the greatest icons from this Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Praised for its intimate and legendary shots, this collection is recommended as a perfect gift for fans of the golden age of cinema. Highlighted by NY Mag The Strategist as one of the year's most giftable coffee-table books, and by Robb Report for providing insider stories from iconic film sets. Esquire notes its over 200 photos and behind-the-scenes quotes that elevate the book beyond a typical photo collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781797217024

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Chronicle Books

Illustration: Hardcover with 3-piece case, cloth spine, 280 pages, 9 x 12, over 200 color and black-and-white photographs

Contributors:

Foreword by Christopher Willoughby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 304.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Bob Willoughby (1927–2009), whose photographs transformed the images of Hollywood’s biggest stars, is a true pioneer of 20th-century photography. He was the first “outside” photographer hired by the major studios to create photographs and was the link between the filmmakers and the era’s major magazines, such as LIFE and LOOK. His career was launched when Warner Bros. asked him to photograph Judy Garland’s final scene on the set of A STAR IS BORN, which then became his first LIFE cover. His images were in print every week for the next 20 years. His extensive photographs of jazz musicians of the era are also revered, and his work is in the permanent collections of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Beverly Hills); the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York); the Tate Gallery (London); the National Portrait Gallery (Washington, DC); and many more.