Insights into the life of an icon
The book “Barbra Streisand” by Steve Schapiro and Lawrence Schiller documents the early years of Barbra Streisand’s career in Hollywood. With exclusive photos and intimate glimpses behind the scenes, the two photographers succeed in capturing the versatility and energy of this exceptional artist. The pictures show Streisand in her most important films such as “Funny Girl”, “The Way We Were” and “A Star Is Born”. Each photo is a timeless moment that emphasises Streisand’s rise to Hollywood icon status and her unmistakable style. For fans and cineastes, this book also offers a wealth of valuable anecdotes and snapshots of her career.
A look behind the camera
Schapiro and Schiller had rare access to Streisand’s life on set and used their cameras to capture the transition from singer to film actress. Their photographs not only reflect Streisand’s outward transformation, but also shed light on her professionalism and perfectionism. The photographers’ accounts of their work with Streisand and their personal impressions of her are particularly revealing. The image compositions show how Streisand dominated every scene and consciously not only played her role, but lived it. The stories told by Schapiro and Schiller are just as valuable as the photographs themselves.
A book for connoisseurs and gourmets
The book “Barbra Streisand” is more than just an illustrated book – it offers a deep insight into the career of a woman who conquered Hollywood on her own terms and set standards with her unyielding assertiveness and her extraordinary demands on each of her roles. The special atmosphere of the 60s and 70s runs like a red thread through the book and shows impressively why Streisand remains an exceptional figure in the film world. A worthwhile read for anyone who wants to follow the meteoric rise of this exceptional artist from the very beginning.
Data
| Original title | Barbra Streisand |
| Editor | Lawrence Grobel, Patt Morrison |
| Photographs | Steve Schapiro & Lawrence Schiller |
| Publisher | Taschen Verlag |
| Cover | Hardcover |
| Pages | 336 pages, with numerous illustrations |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 22,5 x 29 cm |
| ISBN | 3754400134 |
| Price | 50 € |
Further information
Further information on the book “Barbra Streisand” (EN) (advertising) can be found on the Taschen Verlag website.
Compliance
The book was kindly made available to us by the publisher. The presentation and rating of HYPERMADE remains independent of this and is based solely on the content of the book.
