- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Taschen GmbH; Taschen's 25th anniversary ed edition (15 Aug 2008)
- Language French
- ISBN-10: 3836503913
- ISBN-13: 978-3836503914
- Product Dimensions: 30.7 x 24.7 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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"It is a testament to Claxton's eye and skill that it does more than simply show a movie star as work and play. Claxton brings a lost era alive through his subject."-Value Rich Magazine, Palm Springs "One time when I was with him, he drove a brand new Ford convertible, with only thirty miles on the speedometer, at top speed for such a long stretch of the Texas highway that the engine began to smoke and eventually caught on fire. He slowed down and shouted to me, "Clax, when I tell you to jump, jump!" We did jump out of the car just as it burst into flames. Steve sat on the side of the country road at a safe distance from the burning vehicle and laughed his head off." - William Claxton"
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Live fast, die young.Sharing a passion for fast cars, Steve McQueen (1930-1980) and William Claxton became friends early in McQueen's career and remained close until his premature death. Claxton frequented McQueen throughout his many incarnations (daredevil, dirt biker, movie star, sports car driver, ladies man, family man, etc.), capturing at every turn another side of McQueen's enigmatic tough-guy/nice-guy personality. As this photo album demonstrates, Claxton's photographic talent and sensibilities were perfectly attuned to the actor's multifaceted character. This is the real Steve McQueen, immortalized by Claxton's empathetic lens.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book of photographs has some unseen pictures of Steve in different styles with friends and family at work and play and showing his passion for his motor bikes etc. Very well presented by his friend the photographer it is a must for any collector can't say much more other than buy it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
wow - a really thick book, all glossy & hardback - even arrived sealed in plastic wrap - it was much better than I expected for the price, shame it doesn't explain what aig book it is etc in the listing. Beautiful photos etc.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The late great William Claxton was perhaps the only guy who Steve Mcqueen trusted to get up close and personal and take pictures of him and his family throughout his life and it shows in this book..
You can see by the relaxed and at ease look on Steve Mcqueens face throughout all the shots taken of him behind the scenes and within his home.. I would say that through the eyes of this amazing photographer , it feels that you were there. Willam Claxtons pictures make you feel that you knew Steve Mcqueen and his family. I have a huge collection of pictures ,books and items on Steve Mcqueen , but for me this book is the best one for the most speacial pictures of this acting legend.!
A must have for any fan and one to put on your coffee table .. :-D
RIP William Claxton
You can see by the relaxed and at ease look on Steve Mcqueens face throughout all the shots taken of him behind the scenes and within his home.. I would say that through the eyes of this amazing photographer , it feels that you were there. Willam Claxtons pictures make you feel that you knew Steve Mcqueen and his family. I have a huge collection of pictures ,books and items on Steve Mcqueen , but for me this book is the best one for the most speacial pictures of this acting legend.!
A must have for any fan and one to put on your coffee table .. :-D
RIP William Claxton
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