Gary Saretzky Photo Books
Arnold, Eve. Camera 35. Featuring Eve Arnold.
Arnold, Eve. Camera 35. Featuring Eve Arnold.
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March 1957. Complete issue of magazine published by U.S. Camera Publishing Corp., Tom Maloney, President. Article on Eve Arnold pages 218-221 with photos of celebrity women, including Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich. Also article on photographer George Daniell, technical articles, and ads for cameras, enlargers, and other photo equipment. Good with edge wear on cover and remnant of old price label. Summary:
Camera 35: Featuring Eve Arnold (Vol. 1, No. 1, March 1957) was the premiere inaugural issue of Camera 35magazine, a prominent mid-century American publication dedicated exclusively to 35mm photography.
Overview & Highlights
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Featured Cover & Portfolio: Showcases the documentary work of photographer Eve Arnold, highlighting her candid approach to photojournalism and humanistic portraiture captured on 35mm film.
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Format & Editorial Focus: Established the publication's core mission to provide technical guides, lens and equipment reviews, portfolio showcases, and practical advice tailored for small-format 35mm photographers.
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Archival Significance: Serves as a historical marker in photography publishing, launch-cataloging the shift toward lightweight 35mm cameras (such as Leicas and Nikons) in mainstream photojournalism and editorial work during the late 1950s.
Eve Arnold (1912–2012) was an acclaimed American photojournalist and a pioneering figure in modern photography, celebrated for her compassionate, unposed approach to documenting human experiences. Born in Philadelphia to Russian-Jewish immigrant parents, she developed an interest in photography while managing a photo-finishing plant before studying under Alexey Brodovitch at the New School for Social Research. In 1951, she associated with Magnum Photos and became the agency's first female full member in 1957. Renowned for her remarkable versatility, Arnold excelled both in capturing candid, intimate portraits of cultural icons—most famously Marilyn Monroe, Malcolm X, and Queen Elizabeth II—and in conducting far-reaching international reportage across China, Russia, South Africa, and the Middle East. Moving to England in the early 1970s, she continued to publish influential books and hold major international exhibitions. Honored with an OBE in 2003, Arnold left behind an enduring legacy defined by visual empathy, natural lighting, and an insistence on honoring the dignity of her subjects.
