Description
Discover 'Through the Lens of Janet Stone,' a captivating photographic collection showcasing informal portraits of mid-twentieth century cultural icons. This brand new quarter-bound edition, published by Bodleian Library Publishing in 2018, is a valuable addition to any art or photography lover's library. With an ISBN of 9781851242597, this exquisite book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of notable figures such as Benjamin Britten, Iris Murdoch, and John Bayley, captured in spontaneous moments by the talented Janet Stone, who created a literary salon at the picturesque Old Rectory in Litton Cheney, West Dorset.
Janet Stone wasn't just a photographer; she was a chronicler of a vibrant era, a keen observer who captured her subjects off-guard, revealing their true selves in serene settings - be it picnics by the tennis court or intimate garden gatherings. This beautifully presented book allows readers to witness the charm of literary greats as they interact in their natural environment, celebrating friendships and creativity.
Order now to enrich your collection with this unique work of art. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and you can expect delivery within 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Experience the charm of Janet Stone’s lens and immerse yourself in a world where art and literature meet beautifully.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851242597
Format: Quarter bound
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Janet Stone's photograph albums feature informal portraits from the mid-twentieth century of many of the leading cultural figures and personalities of the day. The wife of the distinguished engraver Reynolds Stone established a kind of literary salon in the idyllic setting of the Old Rectory at Litton Cheney in West Dorset. Here their wide circle of friends could visit, work and flourish as Janet photographed them.
Included between these pages are portraits of Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, John Piper, Iris Murdoch, John Bayley, C. Day-Lewis, Jill Balcon, Kenneth Clark, Freya Stark, Siegfried Sassoon, Willa Muir, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Frances Partridge as well as Janet's husband Reynolds and her family. Although not a technical photographer, Janet instinctively knew the best moment to click the shutter, thus often capturing her subjects off-guard and at their most informal. In this way we see picnics by the tennis court, John Bayley trying on a headscarf, or a young Daniel Day-Lewis dressed up as a knight. Others are portrayed reading or relaxing in the gardens, drink in hand.
These unique portraits give a beguiling insight into a special set of circumstances: an idyllic place and time and a group of people drawn together by two contrasting but complimentary personalities, the shy genius of Reynolds and the outgoing style and glamour of Janet Stone.
Janet Stone wasn't just a photographer; she was a chronicler of a vibrant era, a keen observer who captured her subjects off-guard, revealing their true selves in serene settings - be it picnics by the tennis court or intimate garden gatherings. This beautifully presented book allows readers to witness the charm of literary greats as they interact in their natural environment, celebrating friendships and creativity.
Order now to enrich your collection with this unique work of art. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and you can expect delivery within 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Experience the charm of Janet Stone’s lens and immerse yourself in a world where art and literature meet beautifully.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851242597
Format: Quarter bound
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Janet Stone's photograph albums feature informal portraits from the mid-twentieth century of many of the leading cultural figures and personalities of the day. The wife of the distinguished engraver Reynolds Stone established a kind of literary salon in the idyllic setting of the Old Rectory at Litton Cheney in West Dorset. Here their wide circle of friends could visit, work and flourish as Janet photographed them.
Included between these pages are portraits of Benjamin Britten, Peter Pears, John Piper, Iris Murdoch, John Bayley, C. Day-Lewis, Jill Balcon, Kenneth Clark, Freya Stark, Siegfried Sassoon, Willa Muir, Sylvia Townsend Warner and Frances Partridge as well as Janet's husband Reynolds and her family. Although not a technical photographer, Janet instinctively knew the best moment to click the shutter, thus often capturing her subjects off-guard and at their most informal. In this way we see picnics by the tennis court, John Bayley trying on a headscarf, or a young Daniel Day-Lewis dressed up as a knight. Others are portrayed reading or relaxing in the gardens, drink in hand.
These unique portraits give a beguiling insight into a special set of circumstances: an idyllic place and time and a group of people drawn together by two contrasting but complimentary personalities, the shy genius of Reynolds and the outgoing style and glamour of Janet Stone.