Publication of Brett Weston biography

[William Whitaker]

Guilty as charged. I'm the one who was confused; I meant the biography. But I still need to add Master Photographer to the shelf. Thanks for setting me straight Merg.

[Andrew Plume]

Andrew, thanks. Yes, good memory, the title was, "The Unknown Brett Weston". As to the elapsed time, there were some legal issues.

Merg

thanks indeed Merg

best

andrew

[John Jarosz]

One of the first monographs I ever bought was Voyage of the Eye (Aperture).

He was really good.

[Doug Howk]

Received "A Restless Eye" few days ago, and finished reading it yesterday. Great biography. Its amazing how true to his vision he remained despite the hardships including health issues the last 1/3rd of his life. The appendices are excellent too.
Thanks Merg for letting us know about the publication.

[David Hedley]

I've asked if they will post a copy to Switzerland, but haven't heard back yet - hopefully soon.

[Payral]

I've asked if they will post a copy to Switzerland, but haven't heard back yet - hopefully soon.

They did to France and I got it, so you should…

[John Sexton]

The Weston Gallery is having an exhibition celebrating what would have been Brett Weston’s upcoming 100th birthday, in conjunction with the publication of “A Restless Eye” by my long time friend John Charles Woods. John, along with Brett’s daughter and the book’s publisher Erica Weston, will be on hand at the opening reception and book signing Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Weston Gallery in Carmel, California. This will be a great opportunity to meet John and have him - and perhaps Erica - sign your copy of “A Restless Eye” and at the same time enjoy an exhibition of Brett’s original prints.

The exhibition runs through October 8, 2011.

For those who are not able to attend the book signing, you can contact the Weston Gallery to order a book, have it autographed and shipped to you.

Weston Gallery
PO Box 655
Sixth between Dolores & Lincoln
Carmel, CA 93921
Tel: 831-624-4453
info@westongallery.com
http://www.westongallery.com

[h2oman]

I bought a copy of the biography from the gift shop in Colorado Springs. My review would be this:

Looking Brett's images ("live" or in books) has changed the way I try to see the world, and has significantly impacted how I think about photography. I look at books of his images over and over.

Reading the biography was interesting and entertaining, but not necessarily life-changing. It's well written and a good read for his fans (I'm a huge one) and those who like biographies. (My wife, who cares not a whit about photography, is threatening to read it.) I enjoyed the book, but I'll likely never read it again.

I would encourage anyone not owning anything about Brett Weston to first get on Amazon and buy a used copy of one of Voyage of the Eye, A Personal Selection, or Photographs from Five Decades. (I've left out Master Photographer due to price and the fact that I haven't seen it.) In particular, used paperback versions of Voyage of the Eye can be had pretty inexpensively.

[Gerry Meekins]

It’s great to see a new book about Brett has been produced. Admirers may also want to add the 1972 documentary “Brett Weston Photographer-A film by Art Wright” to their collection. John Sexton still lists it on his Ventana Editions online store for $25. The DVD has 892 of Brett’s images as an added bonus.

http://ventanaeditions.stores.yahoo.net/brwephdvd.html

Merg, is that you out at Point Lobos with Brett in the documentary?

Cheers,
Gerry

[Merg Ross]

Merg, is that you out at Point Lobos with Brett in the documentary?

Cheers,
Gerry

Hi Gerry,

Yes.

One of many visits to Point Lobos with Brett, beginning in 1954.