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Earlier Books by Quinn see here - Documentary Films by Quinn see here
Stars and Cars of the ‘50s
A reprieve from post-war austerity, the 1950s epitomized a time of glamour with its film icons and automobiles, which are admired and emulated to this day. Nothing said,"You've made it," quite like getting glammed up and going for a spin in your brand new automobile. The shapes and shades of cars were bright and exaggerated. Car design showed a fervent embrace of the future and a willingness to experiment with something new. Riviera Cocktail photographer Edward Quinn captured all the stars and idols from the worlds of film, music and the arts, as well as their admirers. Picasso and his Hispano Suiza, Brigitte Bardot in a Lancia and Onassis with his Thunderbird, and many more are featured with their motor toys. With a keen eye and playful exuberance, Quinn’s images define fifties style.
Size c. 28.5 x 35 cm / 11 ¼ x 13 13/4 in. Ca. 256 pp. Hardcover with jacket, ca. 200 photographs
Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian
€ 79.80, $ 95, £ 65, Can.$ 120, CHF 135
ISBN 978-3-8327-9261-9
Riviera Cocktail
The French Riviera of the Fifties was an exciting place with much change in the air. Rock and roll and the bikini, existentialism and the atom bomb. Edward Quinn chronicled a playground that was influenced by international trends, but very much its own universe. On the Riviera every night was a party. His most memorable work included images of an unknown Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly's first meeting with Prince Rainier, and a precocious Brigitte Bardot. His exacting eye showcased Picasso, T.S. Eliot, and Gary Cooper. With a polished technique and great patience and charm, Quinn caught some of the post-war Riviera's most memorable moments. A tantalizing look at post-war leisure, sure to appeal to photography aficionados and culture buffs alike.
Size c. 28.5 x 35 cm / 11 ¼ x 13 13/4 in. Ca. 256 pp. Hardcover with jacket, ca. 200 photographs
Text in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian
€ 78.00, $ 95, £ 55, Can.$ 135, CHF 124
ISBN 978-3-8327-9199-5
- Packaged in a special linen slipcase, and accompanied by an authentic Edward Quinn photo print, signed by his widow Gret Quinn
- A must-have for lovers of Riviera glamour, fifties-style
- Accompanied by an authentic Edward Quinn photo print, signed by his widow Gret Quinn
- Packaged in a special linen slipcase
- A must-have for lovers of Riviera glamour, fifties-style
- EUR 250.00 ISBN: 9783-8327-9222-0
Reviews:
“The mighty Quinn. The Côte d’Azur in the 1950s was one long, glamorous party for the stars. One man had unprecedented access to photograph them at play: Edward Quinn.” The Sunday Times Magazine, March 11, 2007. UK
“It’s hard to imagine a modern equivalent of Edward Quinn’s photographs of celebrities holidaying on the French Riviera in the 50s.” Guardian, April 5, 2007. UK
The Riviera – where the stars came out to shine - and charismatic photographer Edward Quinn was there to capture them. (…) Edward Quinn died in 1997 but his photos live on. Their charm lies in the capturing of unpoised glamour.” Sunday Express, April 8, 2007. UK
“He introduced himself to Picasso in 1951, spawning a life-long friendship that allowed him to capture a seldom-seen private side of that very public genius.” Men’s Vogue online
“Negli anni 50 la Costa Azzurra era un lungo, affascinante Party cielo aperto dove le star si davano appuntamento. A immortalarle, in bianco e nero, c’era Edward Quinn.” Corriere della Sera Magazine 15/2007. Italy
“Autor de algunas de las imágenes mas icónicas del siglo XX, este voyeur irlandés que comenzó fotografiando barcos de guerra y pin ups playeras, supo captar la persona detrás de la fachada de glamour.” Cinemania, April 2007. Spain
„Die Wiederentdeckung des grossen Fotografen Edward Quinn. (...) Die Leichtigkeit seiner Aufnahmen ist immer noch frappierend. Sie leuchten einfach, wie Märchenbilder aus einer goldenen Zeit.“ Süddeutsche Zeitung, 31. März 2007. Germany
„Picasso erkannte, wie gut er auf Quinns Bildern aussah und wie gut die Bilder gleichzeitig den Entstehungsprozess seiner Kunst einfingen. (....) Das Werk des vor zehn Jahren verstorbenen Edward Quinn ist ein grossartiges Panorama einer untergegangenen Epoche, die fortlebt, weil der Fotograf sie festgehalten hat.“ Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, 29.4.2007. Germany
„Bilder, die dem Betrachter das Gefühl geben, hinter der Star- und Hollywoodfassade die Privatperson zu erahnen.“ FOCUS online, 3.4.2007. Germany
„Quinn fand immer die Perspektive, an die die Meute nicht herankam. (...) Seine Star-Fotos der Golden Fifties sind Reisen in die grosse Glamourzeit der Riviera. (...) Quinns Picasso-Porträts sind selten eindringlich und ohne jede Eitelkeit. (...) Quinn hielt sich selbst einfach immer im Hintergrund – nur so konnte sein beeindruckendes Werk entstehen, das nun in „Riviera Cocktail“ wieder auflebt.“ Titel Thesen Temperamente. DasErste.de. 15.4.2007. (German Telvision)
„Mit grosser Geduld und viel Charme erschuf Quinn Fotografien, die heute ebenso bezaubern wie damals – wenn nicht mehr. ...Sehr privat, beinahe intim wirken die Fotografien von Picasso, der keinen anderen so nah an sich heran liess wie Quinn. Ebenso wie der Künstler war Quinn ein Meister seines Fachs (..) Der Bildband aus dem teNeues-Verlag ist ein fotografischer Cocktail der besonderen Art, der nicht nur in Sommermonaten ein voller Genuss ist.“ MAX. .www.max.de. April 07 Germany
„Grosse Fotos der Society der 50er-Jahre an der Cote d’Azur.“ InStyle, April 2007. Germany
„Er trug massgeblich zu unserem heutigen Bild der Zeit bei, als Taylor, Grant, Kelly, Kessler, Picasso, Churchill, Cooper und der selige Rest in heiteren Nachkriegsjahren in Massen die Riviera bevölkerten.“ Booklet. Photographic Brainstorm. Issue 6. Germany
„Mittendrin der Ire Edward Quinn, der die Szene charmant und mit feiner Ironie dokumentiert. Unvergessen seine Fotografien der noch unbekannten Audrey Hepburn, Picasso, Gary Cooper sowie Grace Kellys erster Begegnung mit Fürst Rainier.“ Bolero, April 07. Switzerland
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