The Bigger Picture: Thirty Years of Portraits
As a Time magazine photographer covering the White House through four presidential administrations, Diana Walker enjoyed incomparable access to the world's major movers and shakers. Going behind the scenes and photographing her subjects over the course of years, she captured Presidents and their families in wonderfully candid moments and world leaders in the course of momentous events. Walker's way of engaging people and inspiring their trust results in portraits that are refreshingly spontaneous and open-giving viewers the feeling that they've met each subject personally. Many of those portrayed are notables in politics, industry, science, entertainment, and the arts-from Ronald Reagan to Steve Jobs; from Lillian Gish to Princess Diana and Prince Charles; from Mikhail Gorbachev to Hillary Clinton. Throughout the book, photographer and subjects narrate many of the 200 portraits, reminiscing about the experience and providing background for the moment or event. The result is a delightfully layered story, both visual and verbal, told from multiple points of view. Its wide appeal will capture readers who are interested in great photography, famous figures, and the political and cultural life of our times.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:142620129X
ISBN13:9781426201295
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:National Geographic Society
Length:200 Pages
Weight:3.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 10.7" x 11.6"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Bigger Picture, by Diana walker
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is a remarkable pictorial and editorial memoir from a remarkable person. Her ability to insinuate herself inside the corridors of power is unsurpassed.
Truly Fabulous!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This is SUCH an amazing book. I couldn't tear myself away. The text & stories to go along with the photos makes this a unique experience in a beautiful coffee table photography book, not to mention the fabulous pictures she takes. Anyone interested in public figures, politics, business, or photography would love this book.
A keen and creative eye
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Diana Walker has enjoyed extraordinary photographic access to American political, business, and social leaders for decades. Combine this with a highly skilled photographic eye and a sly sense of humor and you get a rich collection of portraits, sometimes funny, sometimes moving, always revealing. A treat.
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