The Lives of Lee Miller

Name: The Lives of Lee Miller
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500294284
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The Inspiration for the major motion picture 'Lee'

By Antony Penrose

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The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose explores the extraordinary life of Lee Miller, an American model turned war correspondent and surrealist photographer. This compelling biography, written by her son, delves into her multifaceted career and personal journey, capturing her transformation from a fashion icon to a groundbreaking artist who documented pivotal historical moments. The book provides an intimate look into Miller's life and the cultural impact she left behind.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in the transformative journey of a fascinating figure in 20th-century arts and culture. It offers an intriguing exploration of Lee Miller's life as a model, photographer, and war correspondent, making it perfect for those captivated by stories of complex, multifaceted individuals who defy traditional roles in creative industries.

The Lives of Lee Miller

A highly readable biography of uniquely talented artist Lee Miller, now in compact paperback.

'Antony Penrose lovingly and entertainingly pulls together the diverse threads of his mother's remarkable life' The Times

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Described by the Sunday Times as 'a fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit', this biography is the inspiration behind the 2024 film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller.

Beautiful, bewitching and an exceptionally good photographer, Lee Miller was one of life's adventurers.

She became a Vogue cover girl in 1920s New York before embracing Paris, photography and Surrealism, and then dramatically changed her life yet again, reinventing herself as a war correspondent, notably covering the liberation of Dachau.

These are but three of the many lives of Lee Miller, intimately recorded here by her son, Antony Penrose. Featuring a selection of Miller's finest work, including portraits of her friends Picasso, Tanning, and Ernst, Penrose's tribute to his mother brings to life a uniquely talented woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.

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The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose is lauded for its affectionate and engaging portrayal of the author's mother, revealing her multifaceted and adventurous life. The narrative is praised as both balanced and fascinating, capturing Miller's spirit while being exceptionally readable and enjoyable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500294284

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 320

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Antony Penrose Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction

About the Author

Antony Penrose is a British photographer. The son of Sir Roland Penrose and Lee Miller, Penrose is director of the Lee Miller Archive and Penrose Collection at his parents' former home, Farley Farm House.

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