Karsh is recognized as one of the greatest portrait photographers, and his photographs of einstein are among the most famous images of the scientist. I have long loved this book checking it out many times from our local library just to gaze at karshs wonderful capture of the portraits within. Yousuf karsh 1983 hc photography book a 50 year prospective with dust. He published a book, portraits of greatness, which sold out before the press. His armenian name, hovsep, is a variant of joseph, while yousuf is. Signed and warmly inscribed by karsh on the front free endpaper to another photographer. Albert einstein by yousuf karsh huxleyparlour gallery. A fine copy in silver cloth, silver titles, in a fine pictorial. Laid in, a 2pp brochure detailing the printing process used for this book, and several newspaper articles on karsh. Yousuf karsh, armenian canadian photographer known for his portraits of important and famous men and women of politics, hollywood, and the arts, from albert einstein and sir winston churchill to walt disney and grace kelly. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
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Yousuf karsh cc december 23, 1908 july, 2002, was an armeniancanadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. I glad the previous owner took good care of this gem. Portraits of greatness by yousuf karsh signed 3rd ed hcwdj 1961 w advertisement jan 1. Bradley, marjorie merriwether post this guestbook is a fascinating piece of american political history. Yousuf karsh autograph note signed 121963 historyforsale. Albert einsteins signed photo up for auction live science. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Portrait photographer yousuf karsh captured many of the twentieth centurys. For hugh maclennan, with fond remembrances and the admiration of yousuf karsh, nov. Exquisite photograph of nikita khrushchev by yousuf karsh from his 1963 sitting armenian, 19082002. In search of greatness reflections of yousuf karsh by.
Yousuf or josuf his given armenian name was hovsep karsh was born in mardin, a city in the eastern ottoman empire currently in turkey. Yousuf karsh, master photographer of the 20th century. A yousuf karsh autographed photography book is a rare signed book offered for sale by the company paul fraser collectibles. Sometimes called the roaring lion, this belligerent pose of churchill is known around the world. While the book makes him seem a bit of a social climber, it was.
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This superb photograph is from einsteins 1948 session with karsh and was chosen t. His photographer uncle, george nakash, brought him to canada in 1924. Make offer yousuf karsh karsh 1st edition 1st printing. Follow yousuf karsh and explore their bibliography from s yousuf karsh author page. Yousuf karsh was born to armenian parents amsih karsh, a merchant, and bahai nakash, on december 23, 1908 in mardin, diyarbekir vilayet, ottoman empire. Yousuf karsh collection of 6x bw matte prints, of 8x10 average one signed by marc chagall the portraits include 1pablo casals cellist, 2pablo picasso sculptorpainter and 3francois mauriac. Karsh portraits by yousuf karsh with 48 gravure illustrations. Third printing of this selective retrospective of 48 of karshs best known portraits, signed by him on the front free endpaper. Churchill and karsh in 1941 churchill book collector. I got this book from our local library and thoroughly. The citys armenian population was largely arabicspeaking. From her friend jerry fielder and with the warm regards of yousuf karsh december 1987. Signed churchill portrait photo by yousuf karsh could be victorious this week. This was almost 30 years before the top photographer yousuf karsh met him at the princeton institute for advanced study.
Signed yousuf karsh canadians portraits 79 photographs. The photo itself is signed by karsh in black in two lines on the lower left margin of the photo y karsh ottawa. Red cloth boards with bright silver stamped spine lettering. Yousuf karshs 19082002 extraordinary and unique body of work presents the viewer with an intimate and compassionate view of humanity. As you may know, churchill book collectors library makes its home in sunny san diego, california.
Discount prices on books by yousuf karsh, including titles like yousuf karsh. First portion of pages loose from binding, probably due to the special binding of this book, which. Four signed yousuf karsh books, includes karsh portraits, boston 1976. In original dust jacket, which is torn at upper margin, removing a word of the title, chipped at left edge. Black and white photograph of the first prime minister of india jawaharlal nehru. He has been described as one of the greatest portrait photographers of the 20th century. Andrew castle with good wishes yousuf karsh july 1947 dj taperepaired with a lot of wear and large pieces missing, book is clean, tips worn signed by author. And this particular signed karsh photo has san diego history. Yousuf karsh 19082002 was one of the most significant portrait photographers of the twentieth century. The story of karsh by lian goodall a signed copy yousuf biography by goodall, lian signed yousuf karsh related and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
When a professional or someone just starting out wants to learn from the best, this is the book. First portion of pages loose from binding, probably due to the special binding of this book, which according to a laid in page is a special. A fiftyyear retrospective and winston churchill signed book and photograph, 1983. Portraits of greatness, karsh, yousuf, university of toronto press, 1961. In search of greatnessreflections of yousuf karsh, university of toronto press. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired from famous faces rare and vintage pho. Find great deals on ebay for yousuf karsh and yousuf karsh signed. Square folio, original red cloth, original dust jacket. Albert einstein had reached his intellectual peak when he presented a new theory of the physical universe and won a nobel prize in 1921. A very near fine copy in a very near fine dust jacket. The man knew what he wanted early on and he kept his eye on that goal. Signed churchill portrait photo by yousuf karsh could be.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by. Signed, dated and inscribed by karsh in black ink on front endpaper. For hugh maclennan, with fond remembrances and the admiration of yousuf karsh. The name yousuf karsh has been synonymous with photographic portraiture ever since his image of a defiant winston churchill was published in 1941. Yousuf karsh 19082002 was a canadian photographer of armenian heritage.
When a professional or someone just starting out wants to learn from the best, this is the book to reference. Every portrait photographer should treasure this book and keep it handy. But first, a little local pride in the form of provenance. Karsh in 1950, saying that for years i had been glorifying the great of this world what about trying my hands at glorifying the humble ones of the earth. This selected archive contains a fraction of photographs from his body of work. American legends springs of achievement series on the art of photography. Books by yousuf karsh author of karsh, a fiftyyear. This signed by yousuf karsh is available at bauman rare books. Yousuf karsh a fifty year retrospective signed 1st edition. This is a fun book to read for any fan of the work of yousuf karsh. First edition of these iconic images of famous canadians, inscribed by yousuf karsh. Signed jawaharlal nehru march 1951 and also signed by. Karsh portraits signed first edition by yousuf karsh. Yousuf karsh faces of our time signed 1st edition 1971.
Published by the university of toronto press in 1976. A signed copy of yousuf karsh s book karsh a fiftyyear retrospective yousuf karsh 19082002 was a canadian photographer of armenian heritage, regarded as the one the greatest portrait photographers of all time. Signed limited first edition of this folio collection of stellar portraiture by karsh, number 106 of only 590 copies, presentationassociation copy inscribed on the. This first edition, signed by yousuf karsh is available at bauman rare books. Inscribed for patti curtis webber, a birthday gift from her mother, maxine, and jack frost, and with the warm personal wishes of yousuf karsh. First lady mamie doud eisenhower book signed cosigned by. Original signed silver print photograph by yousuf karsh. During his career, karsh held 15,312 sittings and produced more than 370,000 negatives. A sweet note from the photographer to a fan, commenting on his uncle who has wonderfully mastered the new customs of his new land. Karsh by yousuf karsh signed southampton books sag. Yousuf karsh armeniancanadian photographer britannica. Greatness by karsh, yousuf and a great selection of related books.
Andrew castle with good wishes yousuf karsh july 1947 dj taperepaired with a lot of wear and large pieces missing, book is clean, tips worn. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. While the book makes him seem a bit of a social climber, it was because he felt, knew that he needed those social contacts to achieve his access to photograph his wish list of the greatest living humans. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Yousuf karsh s most popular book is karsh, a fiftyyear retrospective. Signed by the authorphotographer and inscribed to po. The printing is superb and karsh s work is unequaled. Unfollow yousuf karsh signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Signed by yousuf karsh without inscription on front endpaper. Yousuf karsh autographed photography book justcollecting. Also included is a packet of photocopied and printed karshs provided biography material. Yousuf karsh karsh, yousuf used books, rare books and new books find all books by yousuf karsh and compare prices find signed collectible books by yousuf karsh faces of destiny.
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