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RICHARD AVEDON BEATLES. Group of 5 posters. 1967. Sizes vary, mostly 27 3/8x18 3/4 inches. Waterlow & Sons, Ltd., London. Condition A. Paper. In the late 1940s, Richard Avedon became the chief photographer for Harper's Bazaar. Throughout his career, while remaining active in the field of fashion photography, he also became involved in Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam war photography. For the January 9, 1967 issue of Look magazine, he produced solarized portraits of the Beatles which were issued in several formats, including posters. They were also released in Germany in conjunction with Stern magazine, which is where this set comes from. Icons of their era, these images captured the legendary rock group at the peak of their fame. Also included, a black and white horizontal portrait by Avedon featuring the band against a gray background. Images, No. 48, Modern Poster 238.
