Bown Jane Foreword David Bailey (5 results)

Original Boards. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition; First Impression. Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket: light wear & soiling to front & back covers & spine. Back cover slightly water damaged. Slight wear to front cover & flaps top margins & corners.; Light wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket: light wear & soiling to front & back covers & spine. Back cover slightly water damaged. Slight wear to front cover & flaps top margins & corners.; 26.4 x 26.4 x 2.8 cms; xii, 244 pages; Jane Bown (1925â"2014) was a renowned English photographer celebrated for her compelling black-and-white portraits. Born on March 13, 1925, in Eastnor, Herefordshire, she served in the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II before studying photography at Guildford School of Art from 1946 to 1950.In 1949, Bown began her prolific career with The Observer newspaper, capturing candid images of prominent figures such as Bertrand Russell, Samuel Beckett, Queen Elizabeth II, and The Beatles. Her minimalist approach utilized natural light and a simple camera setup, allowing her to seize spontaneous moments that revealed the essence of her subjects. Throughout her career, Bown received numerous accolades, including being appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1985 and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995. Her work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions like the National Portrait Gallery in London and is held in various permanent collections. Jane Bown's legacy endures through her timeless portraits, which continue to influence and inspire the field of photography. She passed away on December 21, 2014, at the age of 89. …

Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First English Edition. As-new, in dust jacket. 4to (224 pages, profuse black & white illustrations).

FIRST EDITION, 4th Impression Square 4to. black cloth hardback in unclipped dust jacket. 225pp., profusely illustrated in b/w.A clean copy with no markings or inscriptions. Slight curling to dust jacket edges, else a VERY GOOD COPY in VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. (Shelf 30) ISBN: 9780852651414 PLEASE NOTE: Very Heavy Book (1.6 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st ed., 4th printing ; xiv, 194 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. ISBN 9781930897083 1930897081 LCCN 2002510026 ; LC SB61 .C67 2001 Dewey 635.0922 ; off-white textured boards in pictorial dustjacket ; SIGNED by both authors on the title page ; "One spring morning a lady walking through a garden in the Midwest was fascinated by a row of handsome, vigorous hollies. They were just what she needed for her own garden, and she asked her host what they were. "Those are Nellie Stevens hollies," was the reply. She looked again and couldn't help but wonder about the name. Who in the world is Nellie Stevens, and how did her name ever become associated with this plant? She noted other intriguing names, and she asked similar questions. She saw a beautifulblue clematis and wondered if Betty Corning was still alive and what stories she had to tell.She wondered about the places and people whose names are associated with so many popular garden plants. She is not alone. If necessity is the mother of invention, curiosity is the mother of research. In many cases, we wonder not what our gardens grow, but who our gardens grow. Until now, these accounts have not been compiled and unfortunately, many of the people are disappearing, their stories with them. Now gardeners can enjoy the beauty of their plants and delight in the tales they tell." ; Contents: Anna, Illinois -- Arnold Arboretum -- Janes Bath -- Lole Benedict -- ray Bracken -- Luther Burbank -- Molly Bush -- Cedar lane Farm -- John Champneys, Phillippe Noisette -- Corbett, maryland -- Betty Corning -- John Creech -- Roy Davidson -- Vince and Barbara Dooley -- Eco-Gardens -- Katie Ferguson -- Henry and Sally Fuller -- Fred Galle -- Gardenview Horticultural park -- Azilda Gerbing -- Goodness Grows -- Kim Hawks -- mary Gibson Henry -- Poly Hill -- Andre Iseli -- Tina James -- Joseph Kassab -- Hella Lacy -- Michael Lindsey -- Carol Mackie -- Frank N Meyer -- Montrose Nursery -- David Mooberry -- Mt. Airy Arboretum -- Jane Platt -- Saul Nurseries -- Shadow Nursery -- Betty Sheffield -- Nellie R Stevens -- Helene Strybing -- Sunny Border Nurseries -- George L Taber Sr -- Claudia Wannamaker -- Wave Hill -- Francis Williams ; FINE/FINE. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 10¼"x10¼" (26x26cm). Second printing. ppXII(2)224(2) with numerous monochrome images, and index. Hardback / hard cover: black boards, backstrip titled in white. Near FINE copy in near FINE unclipped dust jacket. (Heavy item, overseas shipping at cost.).…