With amazing unimpeded access to the young performer, wertheimer was able to capture the unguarded and everyday moments in elvis life during that crucial year, one. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Al wertheimer reflects on photographing the kiss elvisblog. Alfred wertheimer s stunning photographs, collected in this book for the first time, show elvis in 1956, at the turning point of his career. These are the last images of elvis before his life was changed forever by television, gold records, and films. Alfred wertheimer in 2008, holding one of his most famous shots, a photo of elvis presley kissing a woman backstage. Taken 50 years ago, wertheimers photographs document a 21 yearold elvis at the pivotal moment of his explosive entrance into the cultural landscape. Elvis 56 shows us the king before the curtain fell elvis at his most innocent, most vulnerable, most intensely charismatic elvis in the last moments before the man became a legend. Elvis and the birth of rock and roll image 1 alfred wertheimer. Alfred wertheimer alfred wertheimer, elvis, art edition a. It was the year elvis released his first record, made his first tv appearance, and more and it offers a definitive visual portrait unavailable elsewhere. Elvis at 21 is a photographic exhibition capturing elvis rise to fame in the year 1956, before security and money built walls between him and his fans. Elvis and hiscousin junior smithwatch the sceneryroll by by photographer alfred wertheimer elvis 56 on photokunst. Quite simply this release is an outstanding example of how to present a photojournal.
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Elvis presley photographer alfred wertheimer dead at 85. Elvis was on the verge of becoming a cultural icon when rca victor asked a 26 year old alfred wertheimer to fill their empty files with pictures of this kid from tupelo. Love this photobook, great images of young elvis made by alfred wertheimer. Elvis will never be photographed or documented in such a manner in his life time. Upandcoming photographer alfred wertheimer american, 1929. With unimpeded access to the young performer, wertheimer was able to. In 1956, photojournalist alfred wertheimer was hired by rca victor to shoot. In the spring of 1956, a series of commercial assignments for rca records led to a shoot of a newly signed singer named elvis presley. Photographer alfred wertheimer just happened to capture presley in a private moment flirtatiously touching tongues with a young woman. Alfred wertheimer has 17 books on goodreads with 235 ratings.
Alfred wertheimer had never heard of elvis presley when rca records contacted him in march of 1956 about shooting their new artist, but he happily. Oct 21, 2014 alfred wertheimer, the photographer who captured elvis presley on the precipice of lifechanging fame in a series of remarkably intimate blackandwhite photos, died on sunday at the age of 84. Oct 23, 2014 in 2010, the traveling exhibition elvis at 21. Alfred wertheimer artist interview national portrait. In 1956, a twentyoneyearold elvis presley was at the beginning of his. Alfred wertheimer, early photographer of elvis presley. New york to memphis by alfred wertheimer goodreads. In an ironic twist, it made my select list because those fourpages were originally supposed to be mine. Houndstooth david baileys world of escherlike tessellations. Alfred wertheimer was born in germany in 1930, came to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. Alfred wertheimer, the photographer who captured elvis presley on the precipice of lifechanging fame in a series of remarkably intimate blackandwhite photos, died on. Upandcoming photographer alfred wertheimer american, 1929 was asked by presleys new label, rca victor, to photograph the hillbilly cat rising star from mississippi. Nov 10, 2009 elvis 1956 offers black and white photos by alfred wertheimer taken during the year elvis turned 21, and offer a fine visual record of a defining time for rock and roll.
Elvis at 21 is a collection of photographs by alfred wertheimer, who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Explore books by alfred wertheimer with our selection at. Alfred wertheimer, the photographer whose photographs of elvis presley documented the start of a legendary career, has died. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Oct 21, 2014 alfred wertheimer passed away we just received the news from several sources that alfred wertheimer passed away, just before his 85th birthday on november 15. Wertheimer s photographs of elvis are extraordinary and he appears almost ethereal, whether reading a newspaper while waiting for a cab, or washing his hands during one of his. Oct 22, 2014 alfred wertheimer had never heard of elvis presley when rca records contacted him in march of 1956 about shooting their new artist, but he happily took the job having absolutely no idea that. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by alfred wertheimer. Elvis presleys 55year kissing mystery elvis presley biography. Wertheimer on display in germany when alfred wertheimer received the assignment by the record company rca to photograph the young elvis presley in 1956, he had no idea who this musician was. Alfred wertheimer and his amazing elvis presley photos.
Wertheimers photographs, which first gained national attention after elvis presley died on august 16, 1977, capture the metamorphosis of pop music and the cultural transformation of america. Silver print, the image measuring 16 14x10 78 inches 41. On train from new york to memphis, july 4, 1956 by alfred wertheimer. Photographer alfred wertheimer was a special guest at this years elvis week conversations on elvis. Elvis at 21 limited edition book by alfred wertheimer. I had a lengthy article already approved and submitted with artwork to the graphic designer for layout. He took an early interest in architecture and design, which led him to cooper union, from which he graduated in 1951. As alfred wertheimer photographed elvis during 1956, and again in 1958, he created classic images that are spontaneous, unrehearsed and completely without artifice. Al wertheimer reflects on photographing the kiss posted on august 20, 2011 by phil arnold leave a comment no matter what network you watch the news on, you probably saw a feature two weeks ago about the newly revealed identity of the girl in. Oct 28, 2007 wertheimer on display in germany when alfred wertheimer received the assignment by the record company rca to photograph the young elvis presley in 1956, he had no idea who this musician was. See more ideas about elvis presley, young elvis and rock and roll.
Elvis and hiscousin junior smithwatch the sceneryroll by by. Elvis at 21, new york to memphis by alfred wertheimer. Elvis at 21 alfred wertheimer exhibition 20 an ein. After these photos were taken, no photographer ever again had the access to elvis that wertheimer enjoyed. Oct 25, 2014 alfred wertheimer in 2008, holding one of his most famous shots, a photo of elvis presley kissing a woman backstage. Elvis sings hounddog by photographer alfred wertheimer elvis 56 on photokunst. The early years by alfred wertheimer, 9783940004840, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. There were pictures of elvis performing on stage and on. What we have here are images of the man who fell to earth. Alfred wertheimer s most popular book is elvis at 21. See more ideas about elvis presley, young elvis and elvis presley photos. Elvis presleys 55year kissing mystery on june 30, 1956, an iconic photograph of elvis presley kissing an unidentified woman was taken backstage at the mosque theater in richmond, virginia. Elvis shows a lot of emotion in the photographs and they are inspiring.
Alfred wertheimer elvis 1956 an ein spotlight elvis. Wertheimer described a few of those moments he spent with elvis back in 1956 to the crowd but of course the main topic of discussion was the recent discovery and confirmation of the woman belonging to the famous elvis kiss photograph. Alfred wertheimer 19292014 was born in germany, emigrated to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. If youre an elvis fan or know someone who is, elvis at 21 is definitely gift material.
Wertheimer was 26 in in 1956 when he was assigned to photograph presley. Alfred wertheimers photographs of elvis presley are unique visual recorsd of the most exciting and influential performer of our time. Famed elvis photographer alfred wertheimer has died. This art edition of 125 numbered copies numbered 1125, each signed by alfred wertheimer, comes with a numbered and signed photograph. Alfred wertheimers stunning photographs, collected in this book for the first time, show elvis in 1956, at the turning point of his career. Wertheimer did a good job with compositions and tried to get as close to elvis as possible. Apart from elvis own recordings from this period, wertheimers photographs are the most compelling vintage document of elvis in 1956. Wertheimer s editor and gallery curator, chris murray, said. Alfred wertheimer, a young new york photojournalist, was asked by elvis s new label, rca victor, to photograph their new artist. May 15, 2015 alfred wertheimer 19292014 was born in germany, emigrated to america and settled in brooklyn as a young boy. I had a lengthy article already approved and submitted with art. Love this photo book, great images of young elvis made by alfred wertheimer. Sale 2489 lot 201 alfred wertheimer 19292014 elvis with hound dog.
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Finally, a book which does proper justice to the exquisite photographic images of the young king of rock n roll captured by alfred wertheimer in 1956. T721 elvis at 21 photographs by alfred wertheimer asset type. Elvis 1956 offers black and white photos by alfred wertheimer taken during the year elvis turned 21, and offer a fine visual record of a defining time for rock and roll. It wasnt a real article, rather a fourpage picture spread of six photos al wertheimer took of elvis back in 1956. In 1956, at the age of 21, elvis presley was about to become the greatest star in the history of rock n roll. It is generally stated that houndstooth originated in scotland of which there are two clear distinctions, the lowlands and highlands specifically in the lowlands southern and east scotland, although i have also seen highlands mentioned, in the north, in the 1800s, it being originally worn as an outer garment of woven wool cloth by shepherds. The picture show in 1956, alfred wertheimer had the unique opportunity to photograph elvis, just as the young musician was gaining popularity. Aug 20, 2011 al wertheimer reflects on photographing the kiss posted on august 20, 2011 by phil arnold leave a comment no matter what network you watch the news on, you probably saw a feature two weeks ago about the newly revealed identity of the girl in the kiss, alfred wertheimers iconic elvis photo. Alfred had never heard of elvis before but he took the job and travelled to new york where elvis was to appear on the dorsey brothers stage show in march 1956. The picture show in 1956, alfred wertheimer had the unique opportunity to photograph elvis, just as the young musician.