Bill Cunningham Was There

Author : John Kurdewan,Steven Stolman
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2024-09-10
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780789345660

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Bill Cunningham Was There by John Kurdewan,Steven Stolman Pdf

Celebrate Bill Cunningham—the iconic New York Times photographer who chronicled society and fashion—with his images of the vibrant events of spring and summer. Bill Cunningham (1929-2016) embraced the colors, carefree beauty, and escapism of spring outings and summer parties as both a photographer and an astute fashion documentarian. His camera captured the showstopping hats and dresses worn by society ladies at the annual Central Park Conservancy luncheons, the gorgeous gowns sweeping the dance floors of tented galas in Newport and the Hamptons, and the authentic vintage outfits sported by young attendees at summertime jazz and swing-dance festivals. For decades, Cunningham's two weekly columns for the Times remained at the top of every fashionista's go-to list, presenting not only a comprehensive chronicle of the looks of the day but also an insider's view of the glamorous parties and philanthropic events that are part of the social whirl. This celebration of Cunningham's genius for capturing magical moments with extraordinary style provides a heartfelt insiders' tribute to one of photojournalism's greatest legends.

Author : New York Times
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781524763503

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Bill Cunningham: On the Street by New York Times Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first published collection of photographs by the icon of street style, bringing together favorites published in The New York Times alongside never-before-seen work across five decades. “A dazzling kaleidoscope from the gaze of an artist who saw beauty at every turn.”—André Leon Talley Bill Cunningham’s photography captured the evolution of style, of trends, and of the everyday, both in New York City and in Paris. But his work also shows that street style is not only about fashion; it’s about the people and the changing culture. These photographs—many never before seen, others having originally appeared in The New York Times and elsewhere—move from decade to decade, beginning in the 1970s and continuing until Cunningham’s death in 2016. Here you’ll find Cunningham’s distinctive chronicling of the 1980s transit strike, the rise of 1990s casual Fridays, the sadness that fell over the city following 9/11, Inauguration Day 2009, the onset of selfies, and many other significant moments. This enduring portfolio is enriched by essays that provide a revealing portrait of Cunningham and a few of his many fascinations and influences, contributed by Cathy Horyn, Tiina Loite, Vanessa Friedman, Ruth La Ferla, Guy Trebay, Penelope Green, Jacob Bernstein, and a much favored subject, Anna Wintour. More than anything, On the Street is a timeless representation of Cunningham’s commitment to capturing the here and now. “An absolute delight.”—People

Author : Bill Cunningham
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525558712

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Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham Pdf

The New York Times bestseller “[An] obscenely enjoyable romp.” —The New York Times Book Review The untold story of a New York City legend's education in creativity and style For Bill Cunningham, New York City was the land of freedom, glamour, and, above all, style. Growing up in a lace-curtain Irish suburb of Boston, secretly trying on his sister's dresses and spending his evenings after school in the city's chicest boutiques, Bill dreamed of a life dedicated to fashion. But his desires were a source of shame for his family, and after dropping out of Harvard, he had to fight them tooth-and-nail to pursue his love. When he arrived in New York, he reveled in people-watching. He spent his nights at opera openings and gate-crashing extravagant balls, where he would take note of the styles, new and old, watching how the gowns moved, how the jewels hung, how the hair laid on each head. This was his education, and the birth of the democratic and exuberant taste that he came to be famous for as a photographer for The New York Times. After two style mavens took Bill under their wing, his creativity thrived and he made a name for himself as a designer. Taking on the alias William J.--because designing under his family's name would have been a disgrace to his parents--Bill became one of the era's most outlandish and celebrated hat designers, catering to movie stars, heiresses, and artists alike. Bill's mission was to bring happiness to the world by making women an inspiration to themselves and everyone who saw them. These were halcyon days when fashion was all he ate and drank. When he was broke and hungry he'd stroll past the store windows on Fifth Avenue and feed himself on beautiful things. Fashion Climbing is the story of a young man striving to be the person he was born to be: a true original. But although he was one of the city's most recognized and treasured figures, Bill was also one of its most guarded. Written with his infectious joy and one-of-a-kind voice, this memoir was polished, neatly typewritten, and safely stored away in his lifetime. He held off on sharing it--and himself--until his passing. Between these covers, is an education in style, an effervescent tale of a bohemian world as it once was, and a final gift to the readers of one of New York's great characters.

Author : Deborah Blumenthal
Publisher : little bee books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1499806647

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Polka Dot Parade by Deborah Blumenthal Pdf

"Beautifully rendered and told, the book brings to life the work of a gifted 20th-century artist whose creative vision will always be in vogue." Kirkus Reviews, Starred review This is a moving and impassioned picture book about the iconic fashion photographer Bill Cunningham that will inspire young readers to go discover their own ideas of beauty and embolden the world with their own creativity! He found "sheer poetry" in the drape of an evening dress, delight in the swoosh of a knife-pleated skirt, and sartorial splendor in Jazz Age garb. Every day, Bill Cunningham pedaled his bike through New York City searching for beauty. As he took picture after picture, Bill found beauty not in people, but in their clothes. Drawn to bold and creative choices, Bill's photos captured the attention of the New York Times. He traveled to Paris for Fashion Week, and admiration for his work grew. With his sense of creativity and daringness, his own personal style of photography came to be known as street art photography. His photos left a lasting impression on all those who came across his work and they continue to inspire creativity today. This is the story of the legend who created street fashion photography and left behind a legacy of glorious pictures. Bill Cunningham used his passion and talent to capture the beauty he saw in fashion and the ultimate freedom that it represents to each and every person. This is an inspiring picture book about finding your path and being creative.

Author : BILL. CUNNINGHAM
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1529110610

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Fashion Climbing by BILL. CUNNINGHAM Pdf

*A Financial Times Book of the Year 2018* *The New York Times Bestseller* 'I took to New York life like a star shooting through the heavens...' Bill Cunningham's first love was fashion but the big city came a close second. He left for New York aged nineteen, losing his family's support but enjoying the infinite luxury of freedom. Living on a scoop of Ovaltine a day, he would run down to Fifth Avenue to feed on the spectacular sights of the window displays - then run back to his tiny studio to work all night. Working as 'William J' (to spare his parents' blushes), Bill became one of the most celebrated hat designers of the 1950s, creating elegant town hats for movie stars and playful beach hats for the summer set. Bill's mission was to bring happiness by making beautiful things - even if it meant pawning his bike to fund fancy-dress outfits for all his friends. When women stopped wearing hats and his business was forced to close, Bill worked as a fashion journalist, touring the couture houses of Europe. But New York remained his home, and it was as a street photographer of the fashions of the city that he became well known, in a job that would last almost forty years. Fashion Climbing is the enchanting memoir he left behind, capturing the madcap times of his early career and the fashion scene of the mid-century. Written with the spark and wit of Holly Golightly, and brimming over with Bill's infectious joy for life, it is a gift to all who seek beauty, whatever our style or status.

Author : Bill Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0913383929

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A Distant Light by Bill Cunningham Pdf

Author : Eric Deters
Publisher : Acclaim Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Radio broadcasters
ISBN : 1935001310

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Willie-Radio's Great American by Eric Deters Pdf

Author : Fox Butterfield
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307280336

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All God's Children by Fox Butterfield Pdf

A timely reissue of Fox Butterfield’s masterpiece, All God’s Children, a searing examination of the caustic cumulative effect of racism and violence over 5 generations of black Americans. Willie Bosket is a brilliant, violent man who began his criminal career at age five; his slaying of two subway riders at fifteen led to the passage of the first law in the nation allowing teenagers to be tried as adults. Butterfield traces the Bosket family back to their days as South Carolina slaves and documents how Willie is the culmination of generations of neglect, cruelty, discrimination and brutality directed at black Americans. From the terrifying scourge of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction to the brutal streets of 1970s New York, this is an unforgettable examination of the painful roots of violence and racism in America.

Author : Bill Cunningham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1796851841

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Death Kiss: the Book of the Movie by Bill Cunningham Pdf

A unique case study in exploitation filmmaking, DEATH KISS: THE BOOK OF THE MOVIE explores the elements that must go into the making of a low budget movie by using specific examples and resources from the movie. Death Kiss is a "throwback" to 70's and 80's exploitation classics and stars Robert Kovacs aka "Bronzi" whose close resemblance to classic actor Charles Bronson provided the motif for the movie's production. We explore the rules of pulp filmmaking; review the screenplay by writer-director Rene Perez; interview and provide bios for the major cast including Daniel Baldwin (John Carpenter's Vampires), Richard Tyson (Kindergarten Cop), Eva Hamilton (Ouija House) and Stormi Maya Alvarado (Amazon's Cattle - The Cult); and go behind the scenes with dozens of color photos . All assembled to guide you toward making your own pulp movies today! If you like exploitation action movies and filmmaking; if you want to know how you can get started conceiving and producing your own pulp movies, then you're going to want to get DEATH KISS: THE BOOK OF THE MOVIE!

Author : David Cunningham
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520246652

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There’s Something Happening Here by David Cunningham Pdf

Annotation Drawing upon thousands of pages of primary source documents, Cunningham examines COINTELPRO's surveillance of both right and left-wing social movements in the 1960s-1980s.

Author : Bill Cunningham,Polly Cunningham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493028252

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Hiking Death Valley National Park by Bill Cunningham,Polly Cunningham Pdf

Hiking Death Valley National Park contains detailed information about 36 of the best day hikes and extended backpacking trips in the largest national park outside of Alaska. Supplemented with GPS-compatible maps, mile-by-mile directional cues, rich narratives, and beautiful photographs, this is the only book you'll need for this land of extremes.

Author : Hilton Als
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780525506560

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White Girls by Hilton Als Pdf

"This book will change you." --Chicago Tribune White Girls is about, among other things, blackness, queerness, movies, Brooklyn, love (and the loss of love), AIDS, fashion, Basquiat, Capote, philosophy, porn, Eminem, Louise Brooks, and Michael Jackson. Freewheeling and dazzling, tender and true, it is one of the most daring and provocative books of recent years, an invaluable guide to the culture of our time.

Author : Bill Cunningham,Polly Cunningham
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493027828

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Hiking New Mexico's Gila Wilderness by Bill Cunningham,Polly Cunningham Pdf

New Mexico's 555,000-acre Gila Wilderness is a vast untrammeled patchwork of virtually unlimited forest types, climatic conditions, and wildlife.

Author : Bill Cunningham
Publisher : Cunningham Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0998405132

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Castle by Bill Cunningham Pdf

Castle, The Story of a Kentucky Prison chronicles the history of the Kentucky State Penitentiary at Eddyville, beginning with its construction over 100 years ago. It tells of murders, escapes, riots and executions which have occurred in the medieval-like fortress, sitting high above the Cumberland River in Lyon County. The centerpiece of the book is the daring Tex Walters shoot-out of 1923 when inmate Walters and two confederates shot and killed three prison guards, wounded a fourth, and barricaded themselves in the dining hall for four days. The National Guard was called in and the siege garnered nationwide attention as the suspenseful stand-off unfolded. Lillian Walters, wife of the rebel convict, was then tried in a dramatic court room battle for her gun-smuggling role in the uprising.

Author : Jack Kresnak
Publisher : Cass Community Publishing House
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781942011170

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Hope for the City by Jack Kresnak Pdf