George Hurrells Hollywood: Glamour Portraits, 1925-1992 Vieira Mark A.

The definitive biography and photographic record of George Hurrell, the famed photographer who shot the most iconic images of classic Hollywood legends--now featuring new and upgraded images.George Hurrell was called the "Rembrandt of Hollywood." Before his arrival, movie star portraits were "soft focus" and undistinguished, derivative of the Main Street USA portrait salon. The vibrant, temperamental artist was an original, loved by the subjects he glamorized. Hurrell instituted a sharp, dramatic look.

Vieira's original volume, the author offers a wealth of new images to illustrate a compelling narrative. For these performers, a Hurrell portrait was the passport to immortality.In this paperback edition of photographer and historian Mark A. Featuring rare and never-before-published portraits and behind-the-scenes shots, George Hurrell's Hollywood covers