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Irving Penn: Centennial Hardcover – March 26, 2024

by Maria Morris Hambourg (Author), Jeff L. Rosenheim (Author), Alexandra Dennett (Contributor),
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The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer
 
“Irving Penn: Centennial . . . presents page after page of startlingly fresh images.”—Luc Sante, New York Times
 
Irving Penn (1917–2009) was among the most esteemed and influential photographers of the twentieth century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail. This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn’s photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published, spanning the entirety of his groundbreaking career.
 
An enlightening introduction situates his work in the context of the various artistic, social, and political environments and events that affected the content of his photographs. Lively essays acquaint readers with Penn’s primary subjects and campaigns, including early documentary scenes and imagery; portraits; fashion; female nudes; peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea, and Morocco; still lifes; and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is essential for any fan of this artist’s work or the history of twentieth-century photography.
 
Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press
 
Exhibition Schedule:
 
de Young, Fine Art Museums, San Francisco 
(March 16–July 21, 2024)
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“This stunning catalogue to the Met’s centennial exhibition draws out art historical connections within Penn’s authoritative, meticulously composed, nuanced oeuvre. This is a vivid social chronicle too, reflecting Penn’s long working life as a fashion photographer and portraitist.”—Jackie Wullschläger, Financial Times

“Irving Penn: Centennial, by Maria Morris Hambourg and Jeff L. Rosenheim, presents page after page of startlingly fresh images.”—Luc Sante, New York Times

Listed among the “Top 100 Christmas Gifts” in The Telegraph, 2017

“An opulent volume, which represents the most comprehensive and multi-faceted publication of the photographer’s work to date.”—Leica Fotografie International

“A factual examination and illustration of a huge achievement that has changed and influenced the face of photography.”—Marina Vaizey, V&A Magazine

“Such depth, subtlety and grace—increasingly rare in modern photography—speaks to the viewer not in exclamations, but in pure poetry. . . . A key book for fans of photography.”—Glass Magazine

About the Author

Maria Morris Hambourg is an independent curator of photography. Jeff L. Rosenheim is curator in charge of the Department of Photographs at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art (March 26, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 372 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588396185
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588396181
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 2 x 12.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Burnt Out
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only get one Irving Penn Book...
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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This is a massive book and an amazing overview of the great work of Penn. Irving Penn had so many interests and styles with his photography which makes the execution of this book even more spectacular. They do a great job covering his major work: portraits, fashion, documentary and fine art. The book itself is very well done with great images and layouts. Every chapter opens with some background on his influences and a history of how the work was developed and received.

Looking at other Penn books this book leaves out little and does a great job of giving us and in depth yet thorough look at his career. If your into Irving Penn you'll already have this and just beginning to research Penn, this is a great place to start.
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Vincent Versace
5.0 out of 5 stars What a great visual banquet
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
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Of the greatest photographers o fall time. He even made cigarette butts found in the street look beautiful. I look at this book often for both inspiration and being reminded as to what simple greatness looks like.
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Jazzmine
5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2018
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Bought this as a gift for my boyfriend and I was very happy with the quality of the book once he’d opened it — pristine!

He’s a HUGE fan of Irving Penn’s work, so I’m happy that the book was kept so well! Thank you!
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Ali BK
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book fast shipping
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2021
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Everything is great. Great book fast shipping.
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Frank Marshal
5.0 out of 5 stars It's the best book on Irving Penn's work to date
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017
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It's the best book on Irving Penn's work to date. Everything is beautifully reproduced. Design of the book great, my only criticism is I would like to have seen more of his fashion work.
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Archie
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2018
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Excellent companion to the exhibit...allowing for detailed remembering of my visit and further knowledge of a great artist.
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CountVonCount
3.0 out of 5 stars Odd selection of photos from a great photographer
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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I have mixed feelings about this book. The intent of the book is to provide an overview of the wide variety of Penn's subject matters and it does, but the problem is that many of those subjects are simply not that interesting. For every amazing studio portrait, there is a photo of cigarette butts (23, in fact), or a repetitive abstract nude. I's say about half the photos in the book (those portraits) are truly compelling - the remainder may have seemed interesting at the time, but would struggle to find an audience on Instagram today. There's also tons of space given over to essays about Penn and his work. These do provide some interesting context, but they're a bit overblown. Less might have been more. Not one of my favorite photo books.
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Carlos Alberto Dos Santos
5.0 out of 5 stars O trabalho deste fotógrafo é único.
Reviewed in Brazil on March 14, 2023
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Gostei de tudo e uso como material de pesquisa para meu trabalho.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, comprehensive study of photographer Irving Penn
Reviewed in Canada on January 31, 2021
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This is a magnificent book with many full page photographs of some of Penn's best work, covering all aspects of his career, including fashion work, portraits, still lifes and indigenous peoples. The articles are short and comprehensive but the highlight is Penn's photography. A great coffee table book but also a fine work of reference for those interested in one of the 20th century's most prominent photographic masters.
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Noel Alvarez Esquerdo
5.0 out of 5 stars Por fin una colección de Penn a un precio "pagable"
Reviewed in Spain on March 9, 2022
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Por fin un recogido del trabajo de Irving Penn en un buen libro a 60 euros. Las publicaciones hasta ahora vistas, representativas, se movían entre los 200 y hasta 1000 euros. Sé que no es lo mismo pero es una muy buena recopilación del trabajo de este gran retratista. Imprescindible para cualquier fotógrafo que se precie. Buena encuadernación e impresión.
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Elke Müllerschön
5.0 out of 5 stars Irvin Penn
Reviewed in Germany on February 18, 2021
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Für Penn Liebhaber ein Must !
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Amazonian
5.0 out of 5 stars gran libro
Reviewed in Mexico on September 14, 2019
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excelente libro con magnifica calidad en reproducciones del maravilloso trabajo de este fotógrafo, llego perfectamente protegido e impecable
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