Reminder: Herb Ritts – The Golden Hour – in stores now
Here’s a short reminder of the amazing “Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour: A Photographer’s Life and His World“. The book written by Charles Churchward, with foreword by David Fahey and introduction by Richard Gere was released by Rizzoli in the U.S. last monht and has now reached the bookstores all over Europe and around the world.
As previously reported here on Madonnatribe.com Madonna appears in four great pictures in the definitive book about the life of the late photographer Herb Ritts.
The piece of resistance is also the only Madonna photo of the four in this book in full colour and it is also the first ever portrait Herb took of Madonna for the Desperately Seeking Susan spread for Tatler magazine.
As our readers remember the image was previewed by Vanity Fair magazine in September. The Queen of pop wears on her head, as sort of scarf, a pair of male boxers with a floral design along with a colourful cross as an earring that look made of Murrine, the coloured glass patterns made by Italian glass makers in Venice.
The other three photos are in black and white and printed in a yellow/sepia variation similar to the one of the book cover. They are all candid photos: one comes from the Blond Ambition era, Madonna dances with Carlton Wilborn who is actually lifting her up in the air while she has her legs firmly crossed on his waist. Long time backup singer Donna DeLory is also in the photo, she amusely watches the scene.
A third photo comes from the early 90’s. Ex boyfriend Tony Ward pours a can of beer or soda on Madonna’s blond head while she has he mouth open and eyes closed. Two male models are also in the pic. one of them is grabbing Madonna from behind.
The last (chronologically) photo comes from a Vanity Fair Party, circa 1998. Cher, KD Lang, Madonna with her signature “fallen angel” hairdo and Joni Mitchell are all posing together for Herb’s camera.
Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour: A Photographer’s Life and His World
Written by Charles Churchward, Foreword by David Fahey, Introduction by Richard Gere
Pub Date: October 26, 2010
Format: Hardcover
Category: Photography – Individual Photographer
Publisher: Rizzoli
Trim Size: 8-1/2 x 11
US Price: $65.00
CAN Price: $76.00
UK Price: £40.00
ISBN: 978-0-8478-3472-3