Westwood gallery nyc is the exclusive representative of the estate of photographer roy schatt 19092002 in collaboration with ron cayen inc. See more ideas about dean, james dean and jimmy dean. Educated in new york schools, schatt was a fellow student of artist n. Having completed this book, i get the impression that the author, who knew dean personally, has held back on some of the more appalling escapades of his subject out. As he recalled many years later, schatt was mesmerized from almost the first moment they met. Roy schatt was born on november 21, 1909 in new york city, new york, usa. Highly collectible, makes a perfect gift for james dean fans. Schatt photographed james dean and the actors studio in the 1950s. The 15 photographs contained in the james dean new york 1954 images by roy schatt portfolios, which include 6 of the famous torn sweater series, some of the. James dean from the torn sweater series by roy schatt on. One of the most recognizable sets of james dean photographs, the torn sweater series was shot by roy schatt for life magazine on.
Feb 08, 2016 roy schatt 1954 the first of deans three major photographercollaborators was roy schatt. Roy schatt james dean 1954 available for sale artsy. More important than that it depicts the visual genuis of dean. A portrait, which is roy schatt s account of his time with dean and most of his legendary photographs of james dean. Search for library items search for lists search for. Im sure he enjoyed it since he likes anything dean. May 12, 2015 fifteen of the james dean photographs on exhibit are part of an exclusive limited edition, printed and signed by roy schatt in the early 1990s and offered for sale by the gallery. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His effortlessly cool style is both timeless and classic.
James dean torn sweater series by roy schatt my android. The quality is impeccable, it seems like youre actually standing there with him and he is staring back at you. Whenever this song plays, it reminds me of these photos. We are offering this great poster at a very reasonable price. The photographs were taken before dean became a star. Schatt is best known for his remarkable photographs of james dean with whom he developed a special friendship.
Lot detail james deans rolleiflex camera, tripod and. A portrait, which is roy schatts account of his time with dean and. Roy s second book faces of the 50s is in its final stages and is. The photography of james dean third place books books. Katz, of counsel, for curtis management group, inc. James dean fine art photograph, taken by roy schatt in nyc. Heres roy schatt on this very ugly looking guy called james dean. From february 1954 until september 1955, roy schatt worked with actor james dean after being named the official. James dean books list of books by author james dean.
Schatts premiere photography exhibition of james dean and the actors studio. Roy schatt 19092002 was a new york city born artist who worked in advertising, acting, illustraction, and photography. Klineman, rose, wolf and wallack, indianapolis, ind. The two met while dean was a student at the prestigious actors studio in new york city. Roy schatt was dean s friend and photography teacher during the final year and half of his life.
A portrait, which is roy schatts account of his time with dean and most of his legendary photographs of james dean. One of the most recognizable sets of james dean photographs, the torn sweater series was shot by roy schatt for life magazine on december 29, 1954, and although it went unused in the magazine, a colorized version was used on a u. Thats the theme song of a tv show on bbc two called peaky blinders. Roy schatt is world famous for his series of photographs of actor james dean, most notable being the torn sweater photos. James dean and the actors studio new york city westwood. Photographer roy schatt schatt brings this action 1. Roy schatt is world famous for his series of photographs of actor james dean. This penetrating biography is his first fulllength book. View a wide variety of artworks by roy schatt, now available for sale on artnet auctions. He is known for his work on the james dean story 1957, american masters 1985 and biography 1987. He was a squinty schlump of a person all bent over. These materials are available for use in the indiana state library, as are the various card file indexes listed below.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. During that time, his camera captured the many facets of dean s complex personality. James dean torn sweater series by roy schatt, 1954 vintage. Download pdf thejamesdeanstory free online new books. Its written by someone who knew him and seems honest. Rocking in my school shoes, and 5minute pete the cat stories, and more on. The james dean pictures are undoubtedly the crowning achievement of schatt s career. A portrait by roy schatt 1982, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Roy schatt james dean, walking on west 68th street, new york. These images and details of the close friendship between schatt and dean can be found in schatt s famed book james dean, a portrait which accompanies this lot.
May 04, 2002 roy schatt is world famous for his series of photographs of actor james dean, most notable being the torn sweater photos. If you ever wondered what all the fuss was about james dean or are a fan this is the one book i recommend more than any others. The following materials may be of use in researching james dean, movie star from fairmount, indiana. He was a disrupter of norms, a bender of rules, a disquieter of calm. James dean was a mystery, a nocturnal recluse who wandered the streets of times square at all hours, pursuing his constant observation and study of individuals, characters and street life of the american 50s. James dean photographed by roy schatt in new york city, a little time before the but he still was an incredible actor and a heartthrob so he fits under this board.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It was and remains, all these years later, a brief but most potent friendship. Bid now on james dean from the torn sweater series by roy schatt. A portrait by roy schatt hardback, 1982 at the best online prices at ebay. Sixty years after his death an explosive book reveals that james dean had an insatiable sexual appetite and counted marlon brando and marilyn monroe among his conquests.
He is known for his work on the james dean story 1957, american masters. Roy schatt james dean from the torn sweater series. Roy schatt on james dean checkout my android app in love. In 1991, he sued the james dean foundation after photos from a 1982 book of. See all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Roy summarizes their relationship cut short by dean s death in these words. In 1991, he sued the james dean foundation after photos from a 1982 book of his images turned up on posters, calendars and fridge magnets. Schatt died saturday at his manhattan home, according to his wife, elaine schatt. Please contact the gallery for availability and prices. Though he had just completed principal photography on the film east of eden with elia kazan, james dean was a virtual unknown to the general public. Roy schatt timeline new york city westwood gallery. Roy schatt s photo portraits from 1954, including the famous torn sweater series, divulge a much more complicated presence, obliterating any uninformed preconception that dean was nothing more. See all books authored by james dean, including pete the cat.
Roy schatt was a wellknown new york city photographer in 1954 when he approached james dean and requested a portrait. As a small group of james dean and porsche aficionados takes part today in the annual. Fifteen of the james dean photographs on exhibit are part of an exclusive limited edition, printed and signed by roy schatt in the early 1990s and offered for sale by the gallery. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
From heritage auctions, roy schatt, james dean from the torn sweater series 1954, gelatin silver, 17 78. Walking with schatt and actorfriend martin landau, dean jumped over a rail in front of the dakota and roy took this photograph of dean photographing them. Roy schatt photography james dean and the actors studio. I admired his style, but knew a little bit about his less than appealing history. Diversion publishing, 2016 serghei tcherkasski, a ct ing. A portrait, which is roy schatt s account of his time with dean and. Roy schatt james dean from the torn sweater series 1954. Learn about the photography of roy schatt 19092002 photographs are available for sale both as vintage prints or modern editions. However i was a bit disappointed that it didnt have all the pictures. Roy schatt 1954 the first of dean s three major photographercollaborators was roy schatt. James dean limitededition fine art photographic print.
James dean torn sweater series by roy schatt, 1954. Little boy lost an intimate biography by joe hyams. Before reading this revelatory and very wellwritten book, i had preconceptions about james dean. Oct 02, 2015 heres roy schatt on this very ugly looking guy called james dean. I knew james dean from february 1954 until he died in september 1955.