Elliott Erwitt's Color Photography Revealed in New 'Kolor' Book Edition
Elliott Erwitt's latest publication, 'Kolor,' highlights his vast collection of color photography, which contrasts with his well-known black-and-white images. This 304-page book is composed of photographs sourced from nearly 500,000 Kodachrome slides, many of which date back over 70 years. It features professional work for magazines and corporate clients, showcasing figures like President John F. Kennedy and Las Vegas showgirls. The locations captured include Bretagne (1960), Provence (1955, 1959), Rome (1955), Australia (1961), and various places across the U.S., such as California (1956), New York (1957), Washington, D.C. (1962), and Las Vegas (1957). Released by teNeues, 'Kolor' emphasizes Erwitt's humor and adaptability, presenting images often overlooked due to his black-and-white legacy.
Key facts
- Elliott Erwitt's new book 'Kolor' features color photographs challenging his black-and-white reputation
- The book contains 304 pages with images selected from nearly 500,000 Kodachrome slides
- Many photographs are over 70 years old with remarkably preserved colors
- Subjects include President John F. Kennedy, Alfred Hitchcock, Vera Miles, and Las Vegas showgirls
- Locations span France, Italy, Australia, and multiple U.S. states
- The title 'Kolor' references George Eastman's preference for the letter K
- Erwitt used assignment photography to fund his personal street photography work
- The book is published by teNeues
Entities
Artists
- Elliott Erwitt
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Vera Miles
- George Eastman
- John F. Kennedy
Institutions
- teNeues
- Kodak
Locations
- Bretagne
- France
- Provence
- Rome
- Italy
- Australia
- California
- USA
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
- Las Vegas
- Nevada