Mcqueens life from 1962 to 1964, is a result of that brief friendship. William claxtons steve mc queen is a photographic art book featuring claxtons own work. William claxton steve mcqueen, columbus, texas 1963 artsy. Aug 01, 2000 buy steve mcqueen by claxton, william isbn. Aug 01, 2008 one for steve mcqueen fans, an intimate series of photos and portraits by photographer william claxton of quite possibly one of the coolest actors to grace the silver screen. Steve mcqueen 2008, hardcover for sale online ebay. William claxton photographs, which i think can easily double as a great testimony to classic menswear and to one of the guys who wore it best. See more ideas about william claxton, williams, jazz. He was best known for his photography of jazz musicians including chet baker. Steve mcqueen by william claxton signed, perfect condition, 2004. William claxtons photographic talent immortalises mcqueens enormous charisma and fantastic presence in the book. He was best known for his photography of jazz musicians. Like racing in the desert or causing trouble in columbus, texas at a drug store.
We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. Jazz seen by william claxton signed, postcard book,perfect condition. William claxton is the preeminent name in american jazz photography, and this 289page book captures the enormous scope of his talent. Steve mcqueen immortalized by william claxton steve mcqueen. Born in pasadena, california, iconic phorographer william claxton 19272008 is best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz figures especially those of chet baker, of whom he took the first professional photos and hollywood stars such as his friend steve mcqueen. Isbn 9783836503921 9783836503921 hardcover, taschen espaaa, s. William claxtons book of photographs of steve mcqueen seems to sell primarily to men, especially automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts who consider mcqueen the epitome of 60s cool. Claxton steve mcqueen by william claxton 2004, trade. I think that william claxton has captured all sides of the great star, his passion for speed, mcqueen relaxed at home, in his swimming pool, on location all over the usa, and claxton had obviously gained mcqueen s trust, and some of the images are a testament to this. He was a marine, and eventually a famous movie star. Over the years to follow claxton photographed mcqueen on numerous occasions, highlighted by a 1962 shoot that yielded a celebrated shot of the actor peering up over the rim of his sunglasses while navigating his jaguar along l. Some shots are from mcqueen s movie sets and others are just steve being steve.
William claxton photographer 19272008, american photographer. Steve mcqueen by william claxton, 9783836503914, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Taschens great photo album steve mcqueen by william claxton with 190 pages is an extensive guide to mcqueens style and its easy to picture craig in each. Mar 31, 2010 the fascination of william claxtons photo book steve mcqueen arena editions is seeing its subject out of uniform and yet never out of character. Steve mcqueen by william claxton, taschen bond lifestyle. This exhibition contains formal portraits, as well as images of mcqueen with his motorcycle buddies, his leading ladies, and fellow actors. A budget find at tk max, a fashion clearance store in the uk trust me on this one. Aug 15, 2000 william claxton did that and then some. William claxton has 20 books on goodreads with 867 ratings. Photographs by william claxton steve mcqueen is a handsome photographic art book featuring william claxton s unique photographsimages that captured the young, controversial american actor in the beginning of his movie career during the 1960s. Previous owners gift inscription on front free endpaper. This book covers a fairly short snippet of mcqueens acting career and life at home showing both the serious broody nature of his persona but also the joker and petrol head. William james claxton october 12, 1927 october 11, 2008 was an american photographer and author.
Claxton s images graced the covers of countless records, and. Steve mcqueen wearing persol photograph by william claxton steven. In the early 1960s, claxton began photographing his friend steve mcqueen. Memories of steve mcqueen and bullitt by tony piazza, filming soldier i. Available for sale from michael hoppen gallery, william claxton, steve mcqueen listens to the director, wharton, texas 1963, silver gelatin print, printe. Claxton s evocative blackandwhite images reveal the many sides of mcqueen while transporting us back to the 60s and 70s, when the king of cool ruled. This exhibition contains over 75 images, which highlights his photographic work in jazz, hollywood, fashion and the early l. This book only 10,000 copies ever made that includes the poster of mcqueen that came with the book. William claxton steve mcqueen exhibitions fahey klein gallery. This book of wonderful photographs, covering a couple of years in mr. William claxton 19272008 began his career shooting jazz record cover art and made his name with images of such leading musicians as chet baker, charlie parker, duke ellington, dizzy gillespie, and billie holiday. Available for sale from michael hoppen gallery, william claxton, steve mcqueen smoking on park ave, nyc 1961, silver gelatin print, printed later. Claxton is survived by his wife, of beverly hills, and. See all books authored by william claxton, including steve mcqueen, and jazz, and more on thriftbooks.
William claxton was known primarily for his photos of jazz performers, but apparently he also had an opportunity to work with steve mcqueen. William claxton, jazz photographer, is dead at 80 the. Claxton s works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazz life, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. Book steve mcqueen by william claxton selection rs. From nowlegendary shots of jazz icons to newer pictures of lesserknown artists, claxton has seen it all, and its all here. As a photographer, claxton loves movement, and much of. Retrospective william claxton exhibitions fahey klein. Eclectic portrait by famed photographer claxton who befriended a young mcqueen 6265 on assignment. Baby, the rain must fall texas cut short by kennedys assassination. May 25, 2015 steve mcqueen claxton, william, steve crist on. Steve mcqueen hardcover september 10, 2008 print length. William claxton books list of books by author william claxton. Steve mcqueen hardcover 9783836503918 william claxton taschen 3 william claxton.
Steve mcqueen william claxton photography 2008, hardcover taschen publishing. You study, you get the basic framework down, then you improvise based on a plan. William claxton steve mcqueen smoking on park ave, nyc. William claxton s most popular book is le morte darthur, vol. William claxton steve mcqueen listens to the director. I think one factor in the actors lasting appeal may be that he resisted the urge to go hippie in the 1960s. See more ideas about william claxton, williams, jazz artists. Born in pasadena, california, iconic photographer william claxton 19272008 is best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz figures especially those of chet baker, of whom he took the first professional photos and hollywood stars such as his friend steve mcqueen. He found the need for speed with motorcycles and cars way back in the 60s. From phillips, william claxton, steve mcqueen, columbus, texas 1963, gelatin silver print, printed 2006, 39. He was most noted for his photography of jazz musicians including chet baker. William claxton s photographic talent immortalises mcqueen s enormous charisma and fantastic presence in the book steve mcqueen.
The faheyklein gallery is pleased to present william claxtons photographs of steve mcqueen, one of the most compelling actors of the twentieth century. Each picture in photographic memory seems to have been made with the cool, breezy ease of a paul desmond solo. The rudi gernreich book, by peggy moffitt and william claxton mod fashion, 1960s. Sharing a passion for fast cars, steve mcqueen 19301980 and william claxton became friends early in mcqueens career and remained close until his. The story of the 1964 international six days trial event held in east germany in 1964 and steve mcqueens participation along with friends bud ekins, cliff coleman etc. Steve mcqueen took a major part of his life in step with. The faheyklein gallery is pleased to present william claxton s photographs of steve mcqueen, one of the most compelling actors of the twentieth century. Steve mcqueen is a handsome photographic art book featuring william claxtons unique photographsimages that captured the young, controversial american actor in the beginning of his movie career during the 1960s. Gr 25th anniversary special edtn hardcover illustrated, 30 may 2016 print length. The book captures both life stories in photographs by sid avery, william claxton, raymond depardon, larry kastendiek, and others, as well as vintage selections from various archives.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. William claxton steve mcqueen exhibitions fahey klein. Born in pasadena, california, claxton s works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazzlife, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in the 1960s. Apr 17, 2017 my wife peggy says photography is jazz for the eye. In his unprecedented lifetime steve mcqueen was a juvenile delinquent, marine, oilfield roughneck, lumberjack, producer, motorcycle good coffee table book. Steve mcqueen italian, spanish and portuguese edition. Steve mcqueen immortalized by william claxton steve.
One for steve mcqueen fans, an intimate series of photos and portraits by photographer william claxton of quite possibly one of the coolest actors to grace the silver screen. Claxton captured mcqueen racing cars and licking frosting from his sticky fingers and published a book of the results. Send us your comments join our mailing list visit willian claxton s website. It is a testament to claxton s eye and skill that it does more than simply show a movie star as work and play.
Steve mcqueen by william claxton, taschen stuarts london usa. William claxton retrospective september 9 through october 16, 2004 opening reception. Born in pasadena, california, claxtons works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen, and jazzlife, a book of photographs depicting jazz artists in. Claxton also accompanies his photos with anecdotal memories of steve. Mar 17, 2016 taschen books steve mcqueen by william claxton born in california, claxton s works included a book of photographs of steve mcqueen.
Steve mcqueen by steve crist, claxton, william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The photographs, in this exhibition, are also reproduced in claxton s most recent publication, steve mcqueen. Jan 11, 2019 andrew antoniades, a london accountant by day and the coauthor of the skillfully crafted 492page coffee table book steve mcqueen. It is a testament to claxtons eye and skill that it does more than simply show a movie star as work and play. William claxton cricketer 18571937, australian cricketer. Jazz life by william claxton art edition signed, 2016. William claxton books list of books by author william. Jul 21, 2015 it was only a matter of time until a photography book on steve mcqueen landed on my shelf. A century ago, the french novelist emile zola wrote, you cannot claim to have really seen anything until you have photographed it. He captured these photos during the 1960s at the beginning of steves acting career. William claxton, jazz photographer, is dead at 80 the new. Review extremely sexy, extremely wild, and extremely talented. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Unforgettable steve mcqueen is the definitive picture book on this legendary icon. The actor and his films with mike siegel, unearths his passion for the king of cool in an exclusive interview exploring papillon, westerns, tom horn, le mans and baby, the rain mu. See more ideas about steve mcqueen, mcqueen, steve. Their friendship was later documented in claxton s book steve mcqueen. Value rich magazine, palm springsone time when i was with him, he drove a brand new ford convertible, with only thirty miles on the speedometer, at top speed for such a long stretch of the texas highway that the engine. Sheer likeability is one of his assetsopen your senses to william claxton s world. Steve mcqueen by claxton, william seller collectible book shoppe published 2000 condition book condition is near fine. William claxton steve mcqueen july through august 31, 2002. Every single photo in this book is a classic that can be framed and put on the wall of a museum, even the infamous shot from the trip to carmel and big sur in 1964 with neile, where steve flashes his pecker into the camera right after the one of mcqueen lighting up his marijuana joint with dried. William claxton photographic memory the digital journalist. Claxton brings a lost era alive through his subject.
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