Beaton, Cecil. The Best of Beaton. Photographs by Cecil Beaton with introduction by Truman Capote. Camera Magazine It captures a time when

It captures a time when the "maker culture" was born out of necessity

27 previously unpublished photographs

large-scale visual presentation over dense academic footnotes

the book emphasizes the physicality of the craft

Beaton, Cecil. The Best of Beaton. Photographs by Cecil Beaton with introduction by Truman Capote. Camera Magazine It captures a time whenMacmillan, 1968. 1st American edition, ex library, card pocket, large heavy hard cover, bound in black cloth, hinges split and reglued, one inner hinge reinforced with tape, otherwise very good with protected dust jacket that has spots of wear at extremities and spine label. 248 pages. Comprehensive survey of Beatons long career, including cinema stars, fashion, World War II, travel, creative people in the arts, politicians, friends and family, etc.