The photo itself is signed by karsh in black in two lines on the lower left margin of the photo y karsh ottawa. Yousuf or josuf his given armenian name was hovsep karsh was born in mardin, a city in the eastern ottoman empire present turkey. Yousuf karsh autograph note signed 121963 item 79948. I have long loved this book checking it out many times from our local library just to gaze at karshs wonderful capture of the portraits within. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Yousuf karsh rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Signed by yousuf karsh on inside flyleaf flat signed, no inscription. As you may know, churchill book collectors library makes its home in sunny san diego, california. This signed by yousuf karsh is available at bauman rare books. Sometimes called the roaring lion, this belligerent pose of churchill is known around the world. When a professional or someone just starting out wants to learn from the best, this is the book to reference. And what makes the photo unique and even more valuable is that it is signed by both the photographer yousuf karsh and einstein, with a quote in the scientists handwriting that reads.
Yousuf karsh, master photographer of the 20th century. Every portrait photographer should treasure this book and keep it handy. Shop for yousuf karsh related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Laid in, a 2pp brochure detailing the printing process used for this book, and several newspaper articles on karsh. Albert einstein by yousuf karsh huxleyparlour gallery. Signed limited first edition of this folio collection of stellar portraiture by karsh, number 106 of only 590 copies, presentationassociation copy inscribed on the. And this particular signed karsh photo has san diego history. He published a book, portraits of greatness, which sold out before the press. Black and white photograph of the first prime minister of india jawaharlal nehru. A copy of his book, in search of greatnessreflections of yousuf karsh, signed to his friend walter who knows this story from the beginning. Portrait photograph of albert einstein, signed by yousuf karsh there is a brief moment when all that there is in a mans mind and soul and spirit may be reflected through his eyes, his hands, his attitude.
Yousuf karsh autograph on a copy of karsh a fiftyyear. Karsh a fiftyyear retrospective is a stunning photographic book featuring 188 of karsh. First portion of pages loose from binding, probably due to the special binding of this book, which. First lady mamie doud eisenhower book signed cosigned by. Yousuf karsh faces of our time signed 1st edition 1971. For hugh maclennan, with fond remembrances and the admiration of yousuf karsh. Third printing of this selective retrospective of 48 of karshs best known portraits, signed by him on the front free endpaper. A signed copy of yousuf karshs book karsh a fiftyyear retrospective. This selected archive contains a fraction of photographs from his body of work. Renowned celebrity photographer karsh died on july, 2002 at the age of 93. While the book makes him seem a bit of a social climber, it was because he felt, knew that he needed those social contacts to achieve his access to photograph his wish list of the greatest living humans. Book awards book club selections books by author books by. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific. A fine copy in silver cloth, silver titles, in a fine pictorial.
His photographer uncle, george nakash, brought him to canada in 1924. Also included is a packet of photocopied and printed karshs provided biography material. His armenian name, hovsep, is a variant of joseph, while yousuf is. Signed and warmly inscribed by karsh on the front free endpaper to another photographer. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Karsh portraits signed yousuf karsh bauman rare books.
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Signed, dated and inscribed by karsh in black ink on front endpaper. As an armenian in what is now turkey, karsh endured persecution and. Signed churchill portrait photo by yousuf karsh could be. Yousuf karsh autographed photography book justcollecting. His portraits are easily recognisable for their bold use of studio lighting and closely cropped composition. Red cloth boards with bright silver stamped spine lettering. Yousuf or josuf his given armenian name was hovsep karsh was born in mardin, a city in the eastern ottoman empire currently in turkey.
Yousuf karsh autograph note signed 121963 historyforsale. Third printing of this selective retrospective of 48 of karsh s best known portraits, signed by him on the front free endpaper. A signed copy of yousuf karsh s book karsh a fiftyyear retrospective yousuf karsh 19082002 was a canadian photographer of armenian heritage, regarded as the one the greatest portrait photographers of all time. Portraits of greatness by yousuf karsh signed 3rd ed hcwdj 1961 w advertisement jan 1. Yousuf karsh inscribed book signed 81965 item 9717. Follow yousuf karsh and explore their bibliography from s yousuf karsh author page. Karsh is known for his portraits of authors, scientists, artists, statesmen, musicians, and other distinguished individuals. Portrait photographer yousuf karsh captured many of the twentieth centurys. Make offer signed yousuf karsh 1983 hc photography book a 50 year prospective. Signed by yousuf karsh without inscription on front endpaper.
First lady mamie doud eisenhower book signed co signed by. First edition of these iconic images of famous canadians, inscribed by yousuf karsh. Yousuf karsh, armenian canadian photographer known for his portraits of important and famous men and women of politics, hollywood, and the arts, from albert einstein and sir winston churchill to walt disney and grace kelly. Original signed silver print photograph by yousuf karsh. In search of greatnessreflections of yousuf karsh, university of toronto press. In original dust jacket, which is torn at upper margin, removing a word of the title, chipped at left edge. This superb photograph is from einsteins 1948 session with karsh and was chosen t. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. American legends springs of achievement series on the art of photography. Yousuf karsh a fifty year retrospective signed 1st edition. The name yousuf karsh has been synonymous with photographic portraiture ever since his image of a defiant winston churchill was published in 1941.
Signed churchill portrait photo by yousuf karsh could be victorious this week. The man knew what he wanted early on and he kept his eye on that goal. Karsh portraits signed first edition by yousuf karsh. This piece is unsigned, but was acquired from famous faces rare and vintage pho. Yousuf karsh was born to armenian parents amsih karsh, a merchant, and bahai nakash, on december 23, 1908 in mardin, diyarbekir vilayet, ottoman empire. A fiftyyear retrospective and winston churchill signed book and photograph, 1983. Discount prices on books by yousuf karsh, including titles like yousuf karsh. Signed jawaharlal nehru march 1951 and also signed by. The american publicity director of atlas steels approached mr. Yousuf karsh 19082002 was one of the most significant portrait photographers of the twentieth century. Portraits of greatness, karsh, yousuf, university of toronto press, 1961. Andrew castle with good wishes yousuf karsh july 1947 dj taperepaired with a lot of wear and large pieces missing, book is clean, tips worn.
First lady mamie doud eisenhower book signed cosigned. From her friend jerry fielder and with the warm regards of yousuf karsh december 1987. Yousuf karsh armeniancanadian photographer britannica. Books by yousuf karsh author of karsh, a fiftyyear. Inscribed for patti curtis webber, a birthday gift from her mother, maxine, and jack frost, and with the warm personal wishes of yousuf karsh. Make offer yousuf karsh karsh 1st edition 1st printing. A sweet note from the photographer to a fan, commenting on his uncle who has wonderfully mastered the new customs of his new land. While the book makes him seem a bit of a social climber, it was.
Exquisite photograph of nikita khrushchev by yousuf karsh from his 1963 sitting armenian, 19082002. Faces of destiny by karsh, yousuf used books and rare. A very near fine copy in a very near fine dust jacket. Karsh is recognized as one of the greatest portrait photographers, and his. I glad the previous owner took good care of this gem. Karsh in 1950, saying that for years i had been glorifying the great of this world what about trying my hands at glorifying the humble ones of the earth. Signed yousuf karsh canadians portraits 79 photographs. Yousuf karsh 19082002 was a canadian photographer of armenian heritage. American legends springs of achievement series on the art of photography karsh, yousuf on. Churchill and karsh in 1941 churchill book collector. This first edition, signed by yousuf karsh is available at bauman rare books.
Bradley, marjorie merriwether post this guestbook is a fascinating piece of american political history. Portraits of greatness by yousuf karsh signed 3rd ed hcwdj 1961 w advertisement jan 1, 1961. Yousuf karsh karsh, yousuf used books, rare books and new books find all books by yousuf karsh and compare prices find signed collectible books by yousuf karsh faces of destiny. Yousuf karsh cc december 23, 1908 july, 2002, was an armeniancanadian photographer known for his portraits of notable individuals. Signed by the authorphotographer and inscribed to po. Four signed yousuf karsh books, includes karsh portraits, boston 1976. When a professional or someone just starting out wants to learn from the best, this is the book. Yousuf karsh collection of 6x bw matte prints, of 8x10 average one signed by marc chagall the portraits include 1pablo casals cellist, 2pablo picasso sculptorpainter and 3francois mauriac.
The citys armenian population was largely arabicspeaking. For hugh maclennan, with fond remembrances and the admiration of yousuf karsh, nov. Yousuf karsh s most popular book is karsh, a fiftyyear retrospective. Karsh by yousuf karsh signed southampton books sag. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Yousuf karsh has 18 books on goodreads with 326 ratings. Published by the university of toronto press in 1976. Albert einsteins signed photo up for auction live science. Karsh portraits by yousuf karsh with 48 gravure illustrations. In search of greatness reflections of yousuf karsh by karsh. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Rare signed limited edition, one of only 50 sets in a signed unnumbered limitation featuring 12 vintage exhibitionsize prints, each print signed by the. Jul 11, 2012 yousuf karsh december 23, 1908 july, 2002 was an armeniancanadian photographer, and one of the most famous and accomplished portrait photographers of all time.
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