Elvis 1956 by alfred wertheimer goodreads share book. In the beginning an intimate, eyewitness photojournal by gregory martinelli, alfred wertheimer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wertheimer s photographs, which first gained national attention after elvis presley died on august 16, 1977, capture the metamorphosis of pop music and the cultural transformation of america. When rca victor asked him to photograph elvis in 1956, wertheimer turned the assignment into a unique opportunity. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising star. No photographer ever again was allowed the same intimate access. Alfred wertheimer photography for sale value guide. Oct 31, 2006 elvis at 21 is a collection of photographs by alfred wertheimer, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Alfred wertheimer in 2008, holding one of his most famous shots, a photo of elvis presley kissing a woman backstage.
In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys. A jewel for any elvis fan, this collectors edition, signed by wertheimer, brings together remarkable shots of the singer from 1956 and 1958. This is basically a book of photographs, so there isnt a lot to say about it. In the beginning an intimate, eyewitness photojournal by gregory martinelli,alfred wertheimer and a great selection of related books, art and. Alfred wertheimer alfred wertheimer, elvis, art edition. Aug 01, 2007 in 1956, a 21yearold singer called elvis presley was at the beginning of his career. In 1956, a photographer named alfred wertheimer had the opportunity to follow a young elvis presley as he jumped from one stage to the next. Elvis 56 in the beginning by alfred wertheimer abebooks. A king in the making by alfred wertheimer, peter guralnick isbn. Alfred wertheimer shares photographs of elvis from his new book. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll image 2 alfred wertheimer. Extraordinary in its intimacy and scope, alfred wertheimer s elvis presley portfolio immortalized the singer on the brink of superstardom. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll santelli, robert, murray, chris, wertheimer, alfred on.
For a new generation of elvis fans, the book provides an inexpensive edition of wertheimers memorable photos with spectacular tritone printing of the kings sensational impact in 1956 on the emerging popularity of rock and roll. Alfred wertheimer, began his career as a photojournalist in 1951, publishing work in such magazines as life and colliers. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll is well worth the. As stated in the book, elvis is photographed as a regular citizen, probably for the last time in his life. Elvis presley was just 21 years old in 1956 and on the brink of stardom when alfred wertheimer was asked to follow the artist around and take as many publicity shots as possible. Extraordinary in its intimacy and scope, alfred wertheimers elvis presley portfolio immortalized the singer on the brink of superstardom. His photographs are in the permanent collections of the experience music project seattle, washington and the folkwang museum essen, germany.
Alfred wertheimer, a young new york photojournalist, was asked by elviss new label, rca victor, to photograph their new artist. Freelance journalist alfred wertheimer photographed elvis during this pivotal year, following him from new york city to virginia to his home in memphis, tennessee. Nov 10, 2009 elvis 1956 offers black and white photos by alfred wertheimer taken during the year elvis turned 21, and offer a fine visual record of a defining time for rock and roll. In fact it is easily the best designed and visually stimulating collection of the famous wertheimer elvis photos yet produced. Apr 17, 2012 in 1956, a twentyoneyearold singer named elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable career. He is cocurator of the smithsonian institutions exhibition elvis at 21 and is the author or editor of over a dozen books. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph. A king in the making by wertheimer, alfred, guralnick, peter isbn. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked. Elvis at 21 is a collection of photographs by alfred wertheimer, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Elvis shows a lot of emotion in the photographs and they are inspiring.
At the time these photos were taken, he was a young 21yearold man, who had no idea of the fame that lay in front of him. Alfred wertheimer 19292014 was born in germany, emigrated to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. He has photographed such notables as eleanor roosevelt. Elvis both famous pictures and some that have never before been published. In the spring of 1956, a series of commercial assignments for rca records led to a shoot of a newly signed singer named elvis presley. Alfred wertheimer, a young new york freelance photojournalist, was asked by elvis new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising star. Alfred wertheimer, early photographer of elvis presley. Photographer alfred wertheimer was a special guest at this years elvis week conversations on elvis. Synopsis in 1956, a 21yearold singer called elvis presley was at the beginning of his career. Commissioned by a radio corporation of america publicist, wertheimers photographs have become almost as legendary as the king himself. And finally, wertheimers magnificent photographs have been released in a way which does them proper justice. I really like the quotation from robert caga,if your pictures are boring,it means youre not close enough.
Alfred wertheimer began his career in 1951, publishing his work in such magazines as life and paris match. In the beginning an intimate, eyewitness photojournal by gregory martinelli,alfred wertheimer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. About the book in 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising star. Alfred wertheimers pictures appear in both fresh 50s color and stunning black and white photography. In the course of this oneday assignment, wertheimer was so. Wertheimer was 26 in in 1956 when he was assigned to photograph presley. Jul 24, 20 in the march 20 taschen release of alfred wertheimer. What we have here are images of the man who fell to earth.
Oct 17, 2017 elvis both famous pictures and some that have never before been published. In early 1956, an rca publicist asked legendary photographer alfred. Find artist info, artworks for sale, and past pricing data from our auction archives. Elvis at 21 limited edition book by alfred wertheimer. His work has appeared in publications including life, paris match and rolling stone. As stated in the book, elvis is photographed as a regular citizen, probably for the last time in. New york to memphis limited edition shown opposite, the latest photojournal from wertheimer is the standout book of its type in 2006 and one of the best elvis book releases in many years. Alfred wertheimer is a new yorkbased photographer, best known for his photographs of elvis taken in 1956.
Wertheimer did a good job with compositions and tried to get as close to elvis as possible. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold singer named elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable career. Photographer alfred wertheimer followed elvis presley around with a camera before the king of rock and roll became famous and one of the most iconic figures in the history of music. Apart from elvis own recordings from this period, wertheimers photographs are the most compelling vintage document of elvis in 1956. It was the year elvis released his first record, made his first tv appearance, and more and it offers a definitive visual portrait unavailable elsewhere. At the time these photos were taken, he was a young 21yearold man, who had no. Elvis the early years har tagits fram i samarbete med the elvis presley estate och innehller ett exklusivt urval av wertheimers fotografier. This art edition of 125 numbered copies numbered 1125, each signed by alfred wertheimer, comes with a numbered and signed photograph. Wertheimers recollections of elvis, before he was elvis. A king in the making by alfred wertheimer and peter guralnick 2017 hard cover brand new but a slight tear on the bottom of the book cover from bookshelf storage. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his remarkable and unparalleled career and photographer alfred wertheimer was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the rising. Wertheimer, 84, died sunday at his home in new york.
Alfred wertheimer shares photographs of elvis from his new. Elvis at 21 alfred wertheimer exhibition 20 an ein. He took an early interest in architecture and design, which led him to cooper union, from which he graduated in 1951. With unimpeded access to the young performer, wertheimer was able to. Elvis book by alfred wertheimer, chris murray, peter. Wertheimers photographs, which first gained national attention after elvis presley died on august 16, 1977, capture the metamorphosis of pop music and the cultural transformation of america. On the publication of taschens new book, elvis and the birth of rock and roll, time met with wertheimer to reminisce about the days and nights he spent with the young rocker on the cusp of. Photographer alfred wertheimer followed elvis presley around with a camera before the king of rock and roll became famous and one of the. Alfred wertheimer was born in germany in 1930, in the spring of 1956, a series of commercial assignments for rca records led to a shoot of a newly signed singer named. Quite simply this release is an outstanding example of how to present a photojournal.
Elvis and the birth of rock and roll image 1 alfred wertheimer. In the march 20 taschen release of alfred wertheimer. Now available as a taschen standard edition, elvis and the birth of rock and roll collects wertheimers most remarkable elvis shots from that magical year, along with a selection of his historic 1958 pictures of the star being shipped off to an army base in germany. In the course of his oneday assignment for rca, wertheimer was struck by the stunningly photogenic performer and. A king in the making, the latest photojournal from wertheimer is the standout book of its type in 2007 and one of the best elvis book releases in many years. New york to memphis by alfred wertheimer goodreads.
Finally, a book which does proper justice to the exquisite photographic images of the young king of rock n roll captured by alfred wertheimer in 1956. Elvis 1956 vividly captures the year elvis meteorically rose from obscurity to superstardom featuring alfred wertheimers iconic photographs of elvis some neverbefore published or rarely seen and his recollections. Limited to 1,956 numbered copies and signed by alfred wertheimer. Oct 25, 2014 alfred wertheimer in 2008, holding one of his most famous shots, a photo of elvis presley kissing a woman backstage.
Elvis and the birth of rock and roll alfred wertheimer 2015taschen deutschland gmbh einband, gebunden, texte in deutschenglischfranzosisch, 360 seiten, ma. Alfred wertheimer elvis 1956 an ein spotlight elvis. Alfred wertheimer was born in germany in 1930, came to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. Elvis 1956 offers black and white photos by alfred wertheimer taken during the year elvis turned 21, and offer a fine visual record of a defining time for rock and roll. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his. They show elvis presley the performer, the poser, and the seducer, as well as raw and intimate moments of the musician caught unawares, in transit or lost in thought. The photos are all black and white and capture elvis before any of the real craziness began.
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