Synopsis
A bestselling author goes behind the lens of a legendary photographer to capture a magical time
A consummate photojournalist, Stanley Tretick was sent by United Press International to follow the Kennedy campaign of 1960. The photographer soon befriended the candidate and took many of JFK's best pictures during this time. When Kennedy took office, Tretick was given extensive access to the White House, and the picture magazine Look hired him to cover the president and his family. Tretick is best known today for the photographs he took of President Kennedy relaxing with his children. His photographs helped define the American family of the early sixties and lent Kennedy an endearing credibility that greatly contributed to his popularity.
Accompanied by an insightful, heartwarming essay from Kitty Kelley—Tretick's close friend—about the relationship between the photographer and JFK, Capturing Camelot includes some of the most memorable images of America's Camelot and brings to life the uniquely hopeful historical era from which it emerged.
About Kitty Kelley
See more books from this AuthorA pleasant mixture of iconic and surprising shots—a photo book that is ultimately as much about the photographer, and the access he gained, as it is about its subject.
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr... | See more reviews from KirkusKitty Kelley’s text dreamily recalls her sister-brother relationship with Stanley Tretick.
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr... | See more reviews from NY TimesTretick's work is a noteworthy example of unapologetically romantic American portraiture.
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr... | See more reviews from Publishers WeeklyKelley writes a heartfelt tribute peppered with insider stories
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr... | See more reviews from Publishers WeeklyAccompanied by an insightful, heartwarming essay from Kitty Kelley . . . this collection includes some of the most memorable images of America's Camelot.
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr...A new book of fascinating photos gives an intimate portrayal of the young Kennedy family's day-to-day life in the White House.
Read Full Review of Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tr...Features more than 200 remarkable images.
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