{"product_id":"the-art-of-lee-miller-9780300123753","title":"The Art of Lee Miller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the most scholarly  accessible  and exciting writing on Lee Miller to date. ---Anthony Penrose  Lee Miller Archives Lee Miller (1907--1977) was one of the most remarkable photographic artists of the 20th century. She created Surrealist-inspired photographs of haunting originality  portraits of genius  and daring war photographs. This unprecedented book brings together all of Millers major vintage prints for the first time  including sensational works never before published  rare and revealing drawings  selections from Millers writings as a war correspondent for Vogue magazine  and an extraordinary collage from 1937. Miller performed with unique success on both sides of the camera. A renowned beauty  she began her career being photographed as a fashion and fine art model by such luminaries as Arnold Genthe and Edward Steichen  stunning examples of which are included in this book. Miller moved to Paris in 1928  determined to take up photography; there she became the apprentice  collaborator  and muse of Man Ray. In the 1930s and 40s  Miller shot remarkable portraits of such iconic figures as Marlene Dietrich  Charlie Chaplin  Pablo Picasso  and Salvador Dal. Turning her Surrealist eye to unexpected photographic subjects  she earned major commissions from American and European fashion magazines and also became a respected photo-journalist. Millers startling images of the Dachau concentration camp are among the most powerful records of the Holocaust. Published in conjunction with the centenary of Millers birth  this beautifully designed and produced book is an essential survey of this fascinating womans life and career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666205237301,"sku":"ByrdShop_0300123752","price":215.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780300123753_31d30d8e-8f6f-484c-823e-42358577091f.jpg?v=1782423103","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-art-of-lee-miller-9780300123753","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}