Paul Outerbridge

Published by TASCHEN in 2017, this book is dedicated to the work of Paul Outerbridge (1896–1958), one of the most significant pioneers of color photography. Known for his sensual commercial shots and color-nuanced nude photographs, he used the complex tri-color carbro technique to create a special depth of image and surface structure. His goal was the creation of "artificial paradises" – perfectly formed compositions with a surreal touch.

About the book: The monograph illuminates Paul Outerbridge's career from New York's highest-paid commercial photographer to his retreat to Hollywood in the 1940s, triggered by scandals surrounding his erotic photographs. Shown are Cubist-influenced still lifes, magazine shots, provocative nudes, and his interactions with avant-garde photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, and Man Ray. The work highlights Outerbridge's ability to transform everyday objects into abstract compositions and his pioneering spirit in the artistic and commercial use of color photography.

About the authors: Carol McCusker is curator of photography at the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, Elaine Dines-Cox is a freelance museum curator in San Francisco and published the first cataloged overview of Outerbridge's work in 1981. Manfred Heiting is an internationally recognized designer, curator, and photography expert living in Malibu and Brussels, and has published works including The Soviet Photobook and The Japanese Photobook.

The book was published in 2017 by TASCHEN as a multilingual paperback edition. With the ISBN 9783836564564 (ISBN-10: 3836564564), it comprises 256 pages and combines high-quality content in a compact, handy format.

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