Overview
This collection of rare photographs from Hollywood's Golden Era—including never-before-seen shots of Marilyn Monroe, Gary Cooper, Frank Sinatra, Ava Gardner, Cary Grant, and other legendary stars—showcases 150 of the best pictures taken by photojournalist Murray Garrett when he was on assignment in Hollywood from 1946 to the 1970s. Some of these shots ran at the time in LIFE, Time, and other national magazines; many are published here for the first time.
From a rare shot of Marlon Brando at home snuggling with his cat to a heartwarming photo of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall whispering together at a party, these remarkable pictures, together with Murray Garrett's own comments and reminiscences, give readers a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse of Hollywood in its heyday.
Editorials
Booknews
This volume showcases 150 of photographer Garrett's best b&w photographs, some never before published, of Hollywood and its stars. Pictures of glamourous leading ladies, dashing leading men, sex goddesses, comedians, singers, and magnetic superstars were captured on the set, at home, or at fashionable night spots and events. Garrett's own comments and reminiscences accompany the illustrations and give readers a behind-the scenes glimpse of Hollywood in it heyday. Contains an introductory note by Bob Hope. Oversize: 9.5x12<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)In Style Magazine
During the 1950's and 1960's photojournalist Murray Garrett was hired by film stars to shoot their homes and private parties. His irreverent shots of behind-the-scenes Hollywook include Bob Hope milking a cow and Gary Cooper playing hairdresser.Marjorie Rosen
Often the shots are humorous, luminous and, at best, revealing. Joan Crawford is depicted, without makeup and looking strangely sweet, on a radio sound stage; Jane Wyman is shown radiant at hearing raves for her performance in ''Johnny Belinda''; Ava Gardner is photographed laughing with the kind of naturalness she never showed on screen... In the end, Garrett and his subjects share something important in common: they are most compelling when they are most candid.—New York Times Book Review