Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926–2022

Name: Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926–2022
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9783836584685
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By Christopher Warwick

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Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926–2022 by Christopher Warwick beautifully chronicles the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II through a remarkable collection of photographs. Celebrating her legacy, the book spans from her birth through pivotal moments in her reign, providing an intimate visual journey alongside insightful commentary. It is an exquisite homage to a life of duty, elegance, and enduring influence in the realm of arts and culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate a captivating visual journey through the life of a beloved monarch, celebrating nearly a century of history through stunning photography. Ideal for enthusiasts of royal history and those who enjoy exploring the intersection of art and cultural legacy.

Commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with this definitive photographic story of her public and private life. Brimming with tradition, history, glamour, and culture, this book features tours, state functions, weddings, and jubilees, and showcases the glorious photography of such stars as David Bailey, Yousuf Karsh, Harry Benson, and many more.

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Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II carried out her duty with great dedication for more than seven decades. TASCHEN celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public and private life.

Brimming with history, tradition, fashion, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queen's early years right until her passing in 2022. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the intimacy of family moments.

As much a showcase of top photographers as a celebration of her remarkable royal life. Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, Patrick Lichfield, Annie Leibovitz and many others.

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Her Majesty. A Photographic History 1926–2022 by Christopher Warwick is praised for its comprehensive photographic journey through Queen Elizabeth II's life, showcasing both her public and private spheres. The book is highly regarded for its exquisite photography, offering rare glimpses and classic portrayals of royal history and tradition. It is often described as a definitive and essential compendium for admirers of the Queen, blending rich historical insight with visual splendour.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783836584685

Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 October 2020

Country: Germany

Imprint: Taschen GmbH

Edition: Multilingual edition

Contributors:

Edited by Reuel Golden
Edited by Reuel Golden

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 340.0mm

Weight: 3184g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Christoper Warwick was a highly respected royal historian, writer and broadcaster. The best-selling authorized biographer of HRH The Princess Margaret — Princess Margaret: A Life of Contrasts — and author of a number of other bestsellers, including George and Marina, Duke and Duchess of Kent and The Life and Death of Ella Grand Duchess of Russia, he also acted as a freelance royal commentator. As an authority on modern royal history, he regularly took part in national television and radio programmes, as well as television documentaries relating to modern royal history from the reign of Queen Victoria to the present day. Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photography editor at TASCHEN. His TASCHEN titles include: Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, both London and New York Portrait of a City books, The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty, the National Geographic editions, the David Bailey SUMO and Andy Warhol. Polaroids.