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Cecil Beaton's Diaries: 1948-55 The Strenuous Years
Author: Cecil Beaton
Hard cover with dust jacket. Very good condition. 1973 edition.
Cecil Beaton's Diaries: 1948–55 – The Strenuous Years offers a candid and sharply observed glimpse into the life of the famed British photographer, designer, and socialite during a period of intense professional activity and personal reflection. Covering the postwar years when Beaton was deeply involved in theatre and film design—most notably with his celebrated work for My Fair Lady—the diary captures his encounters with royalty, artists, and celebrities, including Greta Garbo, Winston Churchill, and Truman Capote. With characteristic wit, self-criticism, and an acute eye for detail, Beaton reflects on the demands of fame, the shifting cultural landscape, and his own creative ambitions, making this volume both a revealing portrait of mid-20th-century high society and an intimate self-portrait of a complex, driven artist.
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