Overview
From the humble beginnings of Barbra Streisandās career in 1963 to full-fledged stardom in 1966, renownedĀ LifeĀ magazine photographer Bill Eppridge had full access to the young singer. He photographed Streisand shopping in a thrift shop; trying on outfits in her apartment; and thereās an appearance on the The Tonight Show withĀ Johnny Carsonāthen live from New York. Eppridge documented Streisand meeting with producer David Merrick, who wanted her for the starring role in BroadwayāsĀ Funny Girl, which catapulted her to celebrity status.
By the time Eppridge caught up with Streisand in 1966, she was a star in full orbit.Ā Funny GirlĀ had just wrapped, CBS had signed her to star in three television specials, five of her albums had gone gold and one platinum, and she had received three Grammys and an Emmy. Eppridge photographed Streisand throughout her CBS rehearsals and recording sessions, then went to Paris where he covered her at fashion shows with Marlene Dietrich and Coco Chanel, and captured a Richard Avedon shoot of her forĀ French Vogue.
Eppridgeās photographs are vivid, candid, and a truly intriguing and unprecedented look at the beginnings of Streisandās careerāan intimate photo album by a master photographer of one of the most talented performers of our time.
This book title, Becoming Barbra - 9780847861545, ISBN: 9780847861545, by Bill Eppridge, Adrienne Aurichio, Daniel Melamud, published by Rizzoli (April 10, 2018) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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