I Will Never Forget You: Frida Kahlo and Nickolas Muray (Paperback)

by Salomon Grimberg (Author)
Key Phrases: New York, Frida Kahlo, San Angel (more...)

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Product Description
In the '30s and '40s, photographer Nickolas Muray was Frida Kahlo's friend, lover, and confidante. He continually photographed her over the course of their relationship, creating dozens of iconic portraits. Largely unpublished until now, the images reflect Muray's love of his subject. An early adopter of color photography, he could hardly have wished for a more vibrant and compelling model. Having made self-portrait the key topic of her existential paintings, Kahlo staged herself before Muray's camera with the same virtuosity she brought to bear on her own paintings—in traditional costumes, heavy jewelry, and hairstyles replete with flowers—and the portraits became a joint endeavor tantamount to a record of performance art. I Will Never Forget You tells the story of their relationship in image and word, drawing on the pair's poignant correspondence and artistic collaboration to paint a fresh portrait of a most beloved artist.

About the Author
Salomon Grimberg is a historian and the author of several books about Frida Kahlo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811856925
• ISBN-13: 978-0811856928
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #497,704 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photos - poor text, April 2, 2007

By	Maris V. Lidaka Sr. "Maris V. Lidaka, Sr." (Oak Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: I Will Never Forget You: Frida Kahlo to Nickolas Muray (Hardcover)

Many wonderful photos of Frida Kahlo by Nicholas Murray, though they could have been reproduced on a better quality of paper. The text is poor - much of it appears to be mere speculation rather than historically supported fact. And even the speculation jumps events, leaving out intervening information. Numerous typos as well.

If you want the photos - 5 stars for the photos, but 4 for reproduction. If you want accurate biographical information - 2 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Love Story Documented in Letters and Photos, September 14, 2007

By	M. Brooks "Frida Kahlo - Amrita Sher-Gil Fan" (Sacramento, California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A Love Story Documented in Letters and Photos

This book, authored by the "Kahlo Guru" Salomon Grimberg, is not just another Kahlo biography nor is it just another book of Kahlo photos. This book tells of a love story between the photographer Nickolas Muray and the painter Frida Kahlo. Written in somewhat of a biographical format, it begins with Muray's life "before Kahlo" followed by Kahlo's life "before Muray"... and then they meet. When these two icons collide, the love story begins. This book captures the most intimate moments of that secret relationship as told through their love letters and the many photographs taken by Muray. 56 of those photos, some never before published, are shown in this book in full color and duotone plates.

This book begins with a one page acknowledgement written by Grimberg. In the back of the book there is a 3 page chronology of Nickolas. Following that is an index of 88 known photos of Frida taken by Muray, complete with a thumbnail photo and identifying information.

When you've read of all the mundane biographies and want to read something more personal about Frida, then this book is for you. Although it's a love story, it's just another tragic chapter in Kahlo's anything but ordinary life.

4.0 out of 5 stars best book yet on Frida, March 8, 2007

By	Bobbie (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

I purchased as a gift for an artist and follower of Frida Kahlo. It by far is the best book yet on Frida's life and art. This book depicts her concern for humanity, emotions, her inner beauty and life lessons. The recipient loved it!