Photographed by Vogue alumna Claiborne Swanson Frank, American Beauty features over 100 portraits of quintessentially American women such as Lily Aldridge, Solange Knowles, and Jenna Lyons each of whom possesses an original blend of grit, grace, glamour, and gravitas that echo far beyond the pages of this oversize hardcover.
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About the Author
Claiborne Swanson Frank is a fine art portrait photographer. After assisting Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour, Frank went on to pursue a career in photography. In 2010, she released her first body of work, Indigo Light, a collection of 29 portraits of the women in her life, which served as the inspiration for American Beauty. Frank exhibited in her first solo show, at Lu Magnus gallery, in 2012. She resides in Manhattan with her husband, James Frank.
Genevieve Bahrenburg is a journalist, writer, and magazine editor. She has worked in the features departments at Vogue and Elle, and is currently the executive editor of Above magazine and Above Live.
Genevieve Bahrenburg is a journalist, writer, and magazine editor. She has worked in the features departments at Vogue and Elle, and is currently the executive editor of Above magazine and Above Live.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoyed this book, very well photographed. Interesting models! Makes a great coffee table book and is great for browsing!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By graysand
Format:Hardcover
Love love this book. Lots of fresh faces of American Beauty, well captured in an authentic and intriguing way. A perfect gift for someone's coffee table. In this ephemeral world, I love having something more substantive, lasting, and beautiful to look at.
By amber
Format:Hardcover
I stumbled upon this coffee table book at a museum gift shop this past summer and was immediately drawn in by the stunning cover! A collection of portraits of modern American woman, woman of our time that are creating and contributing artistic relevance to our world. After flipping through the pages I became increasingly intrigued with the story the photographer was presenting, and am now basically obsessed! I often go back and visit my favorite images and read the accompanying text, captivated by each woman's story. On more than one occasion I have had a guest over who picks up the book for the first time and later admits to buying a copy for themselves as soon as they got home! My friends (women and men!!) all rave about this book! It makes a wonderful gift and looks chic on any living room table. Claiborne Swanson Frank has captured a beautiful, intimate moment with each of her subjects that truly resonates with the viewer. Hoping she will come out with another photography book soon!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
For rich white girls who are shockingly clueless
This book is an incredible embarrassment. It should be titled "Rich, White American Beauties with a few Black and Asian Women thrown in so I can show I support diversity -- up to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by briar
5.0 out of 5 stars
American Beauty is EPIC
This is a breathtaking book. American Beauty is a beautiful, moving body of work that belongs on coffee tables across America. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bev Hessel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
Ordered several copies (since someone we know is in the book). The pictures are beautiful. A great coffee table book.
Published 12 months ago by Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Portrait Book - A MUST BUY!
American Beauty has taken MY BREATH AWAY... Claiborne Swanson Frank is going to be greater than the amazing Slim Arrons and her first book is a break through. Read more
Published 12 months ago by artistvision
1.0 out of 5 stars
1% American Beauty
The title of this book should be the "1% American Beauty" and does not represent the beauty of American women by any stretch. Read more
Published 13 months ago by TruthFilter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Book
I am biased but still must admit that this book is one I will be flipping though for for years to come and truly represents great art photographs of beautiful and interesting young... Read more
Published 13 months ago by T. Traina
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