Under the Influence: John Deakin, Photography and the Lure of Soho
by:
Robin Muir (author)
John Deakin (author)
John Deakin (1912-1972) was one of London's greatest postwar photographers, renowned for his penetrating portraits, haunting street scenes and inventive fashion work. Though recognized as a genius by both peers and rivals, he was prodigal and careless with his talent. He flourished briefly at...
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John Deakin (1912-1972) was one of London's greatest postwar photographers, renowned for his penetrating portraits, haunting street scenes and inventive fashion work. Though recognized as a genius by both peers and rivals, he was prodigal and careless with his talent. He flourished briefly at "Vogue," but the lure of nearby Soho with its pubs, clubs and subterranean wateri
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Format: Hardcover
ISBN:
9781908970152 (1908970154)
Publisher: Art / Books
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Under the Influence: John Deakin, Photography and the Lure of SohoIf there is such a thing as raw genius then John Deakin had it, and then some. There is no photographer’s work and being itself that arouses me more than John Deakin’s. It is little matter to me if his sickness made of him a bad boy...
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