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Starred Review. Those nostalgic for the free love era will revel in this handsome, oversized collection of gritty photographs by celebrated photographer Altman. A master at catching his subjects at the moment of emotional overload-whether they be mischief makers, war protestors or musicians-the black and white photographs collected here are pure nostalgia, making a powerful you-are-there impression that simultaneously highlights the era's distance-chronologically and otherwise-from the current moment. In addition to period luminaries like Ken Kesey, Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin and Mick Jagger, the compendium highlights lesser-known players on the scene, as well as average attendees at rallies, "be-ins" and festivals. Altman's particular genius is best showcased in his legendary crowd scenes; what these photos occasionally lack in technical precision, they more than make up in the raw, wild feelings they've miraculously captured. Despite the book's title, images straddle the period from the late 60's to the early 70's (though none of the subjects seem to make much of the distinction), and a fun introduction by longtime Rolling Stone editor Fong-Torres reveals that Altman has always felt his purpose was to depict "the life and times that the Sixties inspired"; he succeeds beautifully with this, an impressive social document and a powerful remembrance.
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Starred Review. Those nostalgic for the free love era will revel in this handsome, oversized collection of gritty photographs by celebrated photographer Altman. A master at catching his subjects at the moment of emotional overload-whether they be mischief makers, war protestors or musicians-the black and white photographs collected here are pure nostalgia, making a powerful you-are-there impression that simultaneously highlights the era's distance-chronologically and otherwise-from the current moment. In addition to period luminaries like Ken Kesey, Jerry Garcia, Janis Joplin and Mick Jagger, the compendium highlights lesser-known players on the scene, as well as average attendees at rallies, "be-ins" and festivals. Altman's particular genius is best showcased in his legendary crowd scenes; what these photos occasionally lack in technical precision, they more than make up in the raw, wild feelings they've miraculously captured. Despite the book's title, images straddle the period from the late 60's to the early 70's (though none of the subjects seem to make much of the distinction), and a fun introduction by longtime Rolling Stone editor Fong-Torres reveals that Altman has always felt his purpose was to depict "the life and times that the Sixties inspired"; he succeeds beautifully with this, an impressive social document and a powerful remembrance.
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"Robert Altman's photography was instrumental in portraying the look and feeling and vitality of the sixties." —Jann Wenner, founder and publisher, Rolling Stone magazine
"One of the best graphic depictions yet offered of this fleeting, illusory chapter of cultural history." —The Bloomsbury Review
"Robert Altman visually documented the changes that rocked the 60s with a scope and clarity no one has surpassed." —Bookpage
"His photographs just blew my mind. I think he captured today the way Steichen captured yesterday." —Peter Max, artist (1969)
"These celebrated photographs are an illustrious record of an amazing era." —Paul Krassner, founder and editor, The Realist, and cofounder of the Yippies
"Robert Altman was a witness to one of the most colorful decades in American history." —Jim Marshall, photographer
"Robert Altman is the real deal." —Chet Helms, entertainment impresario and originator of the name "The Summer of Love"
"Mr. Altman is probably unapproachable in photography as a perfect blend of photojournalist and star-shooter. . . . Without this imagery, many of the heroes of that generation may not have been as deified as they became." —Fierce Magazine
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