After the highly successful first book Icons by Oscar, this new book showcases numerous iconic women who appeared before Oscar Abolafia’s lens throughout his career as a glamour photographer starting in the 1960s.

“Here are some of Mr. Abolafia's most memorable, most enduring portraits of the rich and famous (…) Thanks, Oscar, for preserving these thrilling images so we will never forget.” - Dick Stolley in People Magazine After the highly successful first book Icons by Oscar, a new book is now released, showcasing numerous iconic women who appeared before his lens throughout his career as a glamour photographer starting in the 1960s. Stars like Sophia, Cher, Twiggy, Madonna, Audrey, and many more. A collection of extraordinary, intimate photos by one of the greatest photographers of his time! AUTHOR: Oscar Abolafia (1935–2020) grew up in New York. He learned the craft from photographer William Vandivert, one of the founders of Magnum Photos. From the 1960s onward, he captured the glitz and glamour of the celebrity world. During his lifetime, Abolafia built an extensive collection of rare, intimate portraits of the greatest icons in entertainment, sports, and politics of the past five decades. SELLING POINTS: . The most stunning images from the archives of New York glamour photographer Oscar Abolafia . Female stars so famous that just their first name is enough to know who they are . Featuring many never-before-published photographs . Successor to the bestselling book Icons by Oscar (9789089897794) 50 colour, 150 b/w illustrations

Details

ISBN13: 9789020982503
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 240
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Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Publication City, Country: Tielt, Belgium
Dimensions (cm): 26(H)x18.7(L)x2.6(W)1060
Weight (gm): 1060

Author Biography

Oscar Abolafia (1935–2020) grew up in New York. He learned the craft from photographer William Vandivert, one of the founders of Magnum Photos. From the 1960s onward, he captured the glitz and glamour of the celebrity world. During his lifetime, Abolafia built an extensive collection of rare, intimate portraits of the greatest icons in entertainment, sports, and politics of the past five decades.

Reviews

"""Published by Lannoo Publishers, Women: Icons by Oscar is a photographic tribute to the legendary women who defined beauty, strength, and stardom across generations. Through the lens of New York glamour photographer Oscar Abolafia, this volume captures the essence of female icons whose first names alone are enough to identify them."" ""From candid moments on film sets and red carpets to quiet reflections in studios and dressing rooms, WOMEN: Icons by Oscar reveals the natural charm and charisma of the subjects. Each image is both timeless and intimate, a testament to Abolafia’s rare gift for capturing not just beauty, but the humanity and individuality behind the fame.""" - The Eye of Photography
Influencer Magdalena Christiansen shared a post on Women: Icons by Oscar to her 14.9K followers on Instagram. - Instagram
"The book Women: Icons by Oscar (Lannoo Publishers) celebrates, through intimate and often previously unpublished portraits, women who have shaped the history of fashion, cinema, and pop culture. Oscar Abolafia's photographs reveal the elegance, charisma, and personality of timeless figures." - Marie Claire