For sale on 1stdibs bob willoughby audrey hepburn photographs, 1953 1966, book. As hepburn s career soared following her oscarwinning us debut in roman holiday, willoughby became a trusted friend, framing her working and home life. The book is a beautiful collection of legendary hollywood photographer bob willoughby s portraits of hepburn. Hollywood, celebrities, audrey hepburn, elizabeth taylor, james dean, marilyn monroe bob willoughby photography imageshollywood imagesjazz imageswseries contact facebook aboutexhibitions aboutbibliography aboutcollections galleries aboutbiography image licensingfilm images image licensingmusic images aboutpictures of bob.
When willoughby met the belgianborn actress, audrey hepburn, such a relationship was formed. He first met audrey when paramount studios signed her to a contract in 1953, following the acclaim generated by her first starring role in roman holiday. In her later life, she was known for her philanthropy work as. Audrey hepburn, out take of cover image for december 1953 issue of life magazine.
Audrey hepburn, photographs, 19531966 by bob willoughby. New photography book reveals personal portaits of audrey. A new photo book sheds light on the life of audrey hepburn during the prime of her career, capturing her behindthescenes on set as well as in the privacy of her home. Willoghby pictures of audrey were published in another book earlier. People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed. Bob willoughby s candid audrey hepburn photographs. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Photographs 19531966 english, german and french edition 9783836518895 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Deluxe edition, limited and signed by bob willoughby. Wonder if anybody will ever be as beautiful as audrey hepburn again, in this collectors edition book by hollywood photographer bob willoughby see movie stills, behind the scenes moments onset and some more private shots of this screen beauty at her most enrapturing. Available for sale from huxleyparlour, bob willoughby, audrey hepburn 1953, silver gelatin print, 12. Bob willoughby, audrey hepburn features rarely seen photos of the iconic actress at ease. Audrey was such an impressive person both in looks, stature and personality and a joy to watch in the many films she made over the years. Audrey hepburn in his distinguished career as a hollywood photographer.
In his distinguished career as a hollywood photographer, bob willoughby took iconic photos of marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor and jane fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject. Bob willoughby, who created iconic portraits of his muse, audrey hepburn, and dozens of other celebrities as one of the first still photographers assigned to capture life on hollywood film sets. With sitters that included everyone from frank sinatra to marilyn monroe, elvis presley to audrey hepburn, the pioneering american photographer bob willoughby. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. In his book remembering audrey, the photographer bob willoughby, who followed hepburn for years, including on this trip to the supermarket, wrote. In 1953 she was a novice starlet doing publicity for her first paramount success, roman holiday her dearest movie, but willoughby was entranced within moments of shaking her hand. It includes anecdotes, memories and shows hepburn on set, preparing for a scene, interacting with actors and directors and. With one of hollywoods greatest studio photographers behind the cameraand its most beautiful actress in front of it bob willoughby s pictureperfect audrey hepburn book is a real collectors item.
Define the number of columns, or let them calculate automatically. His historic, perfectionist, tender photographs seek out the many facets to hepburns beauty and elegance as she progresses from her debut to the career high of my fair lady in 63. Audrey hepburn the childrens hour audrey hepburn, jolie. Bob willoughby bob willoughby first met audrey hepburn in. Audrey hepburn by bob willoughby and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The author of numerous books on photography, he lived his last years in vence. Willoughbys book is a gift to those rabid audrey lovers. Audrey hepburn photographed by bob willoughby at home with pet fawn pippin while filming green mansions, 1958. Audrey hepburn at a photo shoot with photographer bob willoughby, 1953. This is a very impressive photography book on the late audrey hepburn from her earlier years during the 1950s. The many facets of hepburn s beauty, on and off set. In his distinguished career as a hollywood studio photographer, bob willoughby took iconic photos of marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor and jane fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject.
Willoughby was called in to shoot the starlet shortly after she arrived in hollywood in 1953, and was enraptured upon meeting her. Audrey hepburn photographed by bob willoughby at h. As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of her birth, f11 foto museum of hong kong has secured an outstanding selection of some of photographer bob willoughby s most memorable photos of audrey. A few years ago they released audrey hepburn movie icons, one of the best little picture books i have ever seen, and now theyre at it again. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one. Audrey hepburn in his distinguished career as a hollywood photographer, bob willoughby took iconic photos of marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor and jane fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject.
Audrey an intimate collection by bob willoghby, this later book audrey hepburn photographs 19531966 has many of the first ones pictures but this book has many more new ones too. Bob willoughby this photographic work focuses on the private life of audrey hepburn. In his distinguished career as a hollywood photographer, bob willoughby captured marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor and jane fonda, but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject. As hepburns career soared upwards following her us debut in roman holiday, willoughby became a trusted friend, framing her working and home life. Audrey hepburn is one of the greatest style icons, actress, and remains an inspiration. Willoughby worked with stars like marilyn monroe, jane. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one morning shortly. In his distinguished career as hollywood photographer, bob willoughby has taken some of the benchmark photos of marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor and jane fonda but hes unequivocal about his favourite subject was. Uber zehn jahre lang dokumentierte hollywoodportratfotograf bob. Willoughby was called in to shoot a new starlet one morning in 53. Robert wolders 1980 1993 she had 2 sons sean ferrer and luca dotti. Willoughby was called in to shoot the new starlet one morning shortly after she arrived in hollywood in 1953. I would like this book to be my salute to that magic sprite. Mark shaw took 24 informal portraits while audrey hepburn.
In his distinguished career as a hollywood photographer, bob willoughby captured marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor, and jane fonda but remains unequivocal about his favorite subject. Jan 25, 2020 audrey kathleen ruston, born 4 may 1929, died 20 january 1993 age 63. From the fine folks at taschen comes a formidable volume not for the faint of heart or wallet bob willoughby. Bob willoughby audrey hepburn photographs book, signed.
Buy the paperback book audrey hepburn by bob willoughby at indigo. Bob willoughby was the first photographer hired by a hollywood studio to specifically take photographs onset for sale to magazines. His historic, perfectionist, tender photographs seek out the many facets of hepburn s beauty and elegance, as she progresses from her debut to her career high of my fair lady in 1963. Audrey hepburn photographs show everyday life of a. Audrey hepburn pictured in a still from one of her most famous films, my fair lady.
This time its a monster collection of bob willoughby s work with audrey, spanning years, in a gorgeous hardcover book with a tiffany blue spine. Though long sold out, you can scour amazon and craigslist for. Bob willoughby audrey hepburn, on telephone, paramount. Audrey kathleen ruston, later edda van heemstra hepburn ruston, best known as audrey hepburn. Heres a collection of 16 captivating photographs of audrey hepburn taken by bob willoughby from between 19531966. Hollywood photographer bob willoughby captured marilyn monroe, elizabeth taylor, and jane fonda but is unequivocal about his favorite subject. This story originally appeared in the march 23 issue of the hollywood reporter in 1953, the same year. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. While many of my photographs of audrey are well known, they have never before been put together as a collection. Audrey hepburn exhibition by famed us photographer bob. Over the next few years, the two became close family.
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