William Eggleston Portraits photography book
William Eggleston Portraits is a photography book focused on the artist’s images of people, from work dating to the 1950s through to the present. The catalogue pairs reproduced exhibition photographs with an essay, chronology and interviews with Eggleston and members of his family.
At a glance
- Portraits span Eggleston’s career from the 1950s to the present, including work from the 1970s.
- The catalogue includes exhibition plates, an essay and chronology, plus interviews with Eggleston and close family members.
- Its focus on people includes friends, family, musicians and artists.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines reproduced exhibition photographs with written context and interviews, rather than presenting images alone.
- The wide career span offers a view of Eggleston’s portrait work across several decades.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | National Portrait Gallery |
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| Publication date | 22 July 2016 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 184 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9781855147102 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1855147102 |
| Dimensions | 28.7 x 28.3 x 2 cm |
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| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in William Eggleston’s portraits and photographic career.
- Photography-book collectors seeking an exhibition catalogue with essays and interviews.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking specifically for a general survey of Eggleston’s landscapes or street photography, as the stated focus is portraits.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean strongly towards five-star responses, but a small minority fall in lower star categories. Without written customer feedback, these figures do not show what readers liked or disliked, or whether the book’s portrait focus and accompanying text meet a particular buyer’s expectations.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
It focuses on William Eggleston’s photographs of people, including friends, family, musicians and artists, across work from the 1950s to the present.
What else is included besides photographs?
The catalogue is described as including an essay, a chronology and interviews with Eggleston and close family members.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 184 pages.
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