Beaton, Cecil 1904-1980
Overview
| Works: | 550 works in 1,455 publications in 7 languages and 28,231 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Film adaptations History Biography Diaries Pictorial works Romance films Exhibition catalogs Portraits |
| Roles: | Author, Costume designer, Set designer , Designer, Photographer, Illustrator, Contributor, ard, Author of introduction, Artist, Other, Honoree, Recipient |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Cecil Beaton
- Cecil Beaton : a biography by Hugo Vickers( Book )
- Beaton by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Cecil Beaton, stage and film designs by Charles Spencer( Book )
- Cecil Beaton, memoirs of the 40's by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Self portrait with friends : the selected diaries of Cecil Beaton, 1926-1974 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Loving Garbo : the story of Greta Garbo, Cecil Beaton, and Mercedes de Acosta by Hugo Vickers( Book )
- The wandering years; diaries, 1922-1939 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Cecil Beaton : a retrospective by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Greta and Cecil by Diana Souhami( Book )
- The best of Beaton by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The unexpurgated Beaton : the Cecil Beaton diaries as he wrote them, 1970-1980 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Beaton in the sixties : the Cecil Beaton diaries as he wrote them, 1965-1969 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The strenuous years; diaries 1948-55 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The face of the world : an international scrapbook of people and places by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Cecil Beaton : the New York years by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The parting years : diaries, 1963-74 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- Exhibiting fashion : before and after 1971 by Judith Clark( Book )
- Cecil Beaton : photographs 1920-1970 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The happy years; diaries 1944-48 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
- The years between : diaries 1939-44 by Cecil Beaton( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Cecil Beaton
My fair lady by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
24 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arrogant, irascible, and misogynistic professor of phonetics Henry Higgins believes that the accent and tone of one's voice determines a person's prospects in society. He boasts to a new acquaintance, Colonel Hugh Pickering--also an expert in phonetics--that he could teach any woman to speak so "properly" that he could pass her off as a duchess at an embassy ball. He chooses as an example a sassy, young working-class London flower seller from the slums, Eliza Doolittle, who has a strong Cockney accent. Can Higgins turn Eliza into a duchess? And will Eliza care to remain a lady for long? When the humble flower girl blossoms into the toast of London's elite, her teacher may have a lesson or two to learn himself
24 editions published between 1988 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arrogant, irascible, and misogynistic professor of phonetics Henry Higgins believes that the accent and tone of one's voice determines a person's prospects in society. He boasts to a new acquaintance, Colonel Hugh Pickering--also an expert in phonetics--that he could teach any woman to speak so "properly" that he could pass her off as a duchess at an embassy ball. He chooses as an example a sassy, young working-class London flower seller from the slums, Eliza Doolittle, who has a strong Cockney accent. Can Higgins turn Eliza into a duchess? And will Eliza care to remain a lady for long? When the humble flower girl blossoms into the toast of London's elite, her teacher may have a lesson or two to learn himself
The magic image : the genius of photography from 1839 to the present day by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1975 and 1989 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Magic Image records the development of photography through the images and their makers, from the early pioneers ... to the great photographers today ... series of entries devoted to over 200 individual artists. Each entry consists of a key photograph, a comprehensive section of biographical and technical details ... and a personal assessment by Beaton of the photographer's contribution to his art ... A complete glossary of photographic processes and terminology is also included"--Cover
20 editions published between 1975 and 1989 in English and held by 910 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Magic Image records the development of photography through the images and their makers, from the early pioneers ... to the great photographers today ... series of entries devoted to over 200 individual artists. Each entry consists of a key photograph, a comprehensive section of biographical and technical details ... and a personal assessment by Beaton of the photographer's contribution to his art ... A complete glossary of photographic processes and terminology is also included"--Cover
Gigi by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gaston is weary of the conventions of society. He is a rich playboy and is the scion of a wealthy Parisian family who wants to find emotional refuge from the superficial lifestyle of upper class Parisian 1900s society. He seeks refuge with the former mistress of his uncle and her outgoing, tomboy granddaughter, Gigi. She is a youthful courtesan-in-training. When Gaston becomes aware that Gigi has matured into a woman, her grandmother and aunt urge the pair to act out their roles. But a surprise twist happens when the platonic relationship turns into something more
17 editions published between 1958 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 873 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gaston is weary of the conventions of society. He is a rich playboy and is the scion of a wealthy Parisian family who wants to find emotional refuge from the superficial lifestyle of upper class Parisian 1900s society. He seeks refuge with the former mistress of his uncle and her outgoing, tomboy granddaughter, Gigi. She is a youthful courtesan-in-training. When Gaston becomes aware that Gigi has matured into a woman, her grandmother and aunt urge the pair to act out their roles. But a surprise twist happens when the platonic relationship turns into something more
The glass of fashion by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
45 editions published between 1954 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer's expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion's golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. "The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees," Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic - an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of "the grown-up world of fashion." Out of print for decades but recognized and sought after as a touchstone text, The Glass of Fashion will be irresistible to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts and a seminal book in any Beaton library. It is both a treasury and a treasure
45 editions published between 1954 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 756 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gorgeously repackaged, this reissue of the classic book presents the iconic photographer's expert and witty reminiscences of the personalities who inspired fashion's golden eras, and left an indelible mark on his own sense of taste and style. "The camera will never be invented that could capture or encompass all that he actually sees," Truman Capote once said of Cecil Beaton. Though known for his portraits, Beaton was as incisive a writer as he was a photographer. First published in 1954, The Glass of Fashion is a classic - an invaluable primer on the history and highlights of fashion from a man who was a chronicler of taste, and an intimate compendium of the people who inspired his legendary eye. Across eighteen chapters, complemented by more than 150 of his own line drawings, Beaton writes with great wit about the influence of luminaries such as Chanel, Balenciaga, and Dior, as well as relatively unknown muses like his Aunt Jessie, who gave him his first glimpse of "the grown-up world of fashion." Out of print for decades but recognized and sought after as a touchstone text, The Glass of Fashion will be irresistible to a new generation of fashion enthusiasts and a seminal book in any Beaton library. It is both a treasury and a treasure
Beaton portraits by
Terence Pepper(
Book
)
16 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a catalog to accompany the exhibition of Cecil Beaton's portraits
16 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents a catalog to accompany the exhibition of Cecil Beaton's portraits
Beaton in Vogue by
Josephine Ross(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shares images and writings of British-born photographer and designer Cecil Beaton revealing his own glamour, artistry, and wit--and that of his subjects--as well as a sense of history
13 editions published between 1986 and 2012 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shares images and writings of British-born photographer and designer Cecil Beaton revealing his own glamour, artistry, and wit--and that of his subjects--as well as a sense of history
Cecil Beaton : the royal portraits by
Roy Strong(
Book
)
5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 503 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The years between : diaries 1939-44 by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1961 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers his wartime experience in London, Cairo, Delhi and China
20 editions published between 1961 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 418 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covers his wartime experience in London, Cairo, Delhi and China
Fox Talbot, photographer by
Robert E Lassam(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1979 in English and held by 413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cecil Beaton's fair lady by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
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17 editions published between 1964 and 1996 in English and Japanese and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1964 and 1996 in English and Japanese and held by 385 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
War photographs, 1939-45 by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
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7 editions published in 1981 in English and Undetermined and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1981 in English and Undetermined and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ballet by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1950 and 1985 in English and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1950 and 1985 in English and held by 338 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Photobiography by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
13 editions published between 1948 and 1951 in English and Undetermined and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1948 and 1951 in English and Undetermined and held by 290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Persona grata by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
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10 editions published between 1953 and 1954 in English and German and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book is an alphabetical anthology of unique human beings; a portrait gallery in words and photographs of a hundred living people whom we, its self-appointed curators, both admire"--Foreword
10 editions published between 1953 and 1954 in English and German and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"This book is an alphabetical anthology of unique human beings; a portrait gallery in words and photographs of a hundred living people whom we, its self-appointed curators, both admire"--Foreword
Japanese by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
13 editions published in 1959 in English and Undetermined and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1959 in English and Undetermined and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British photographers by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
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13 editions published between 1944 and 1997 in English and held by 228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1944 and 1997 in English and held by 228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Royal portraits by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
11 editions published between 1963 and 1988 in English and French and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1963 and 1988 in English and French and held by 217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beaton portraits by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
6 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1968 in English and Undetermined and held by 204 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cecil Beaton by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
8 editions published in 1986 in 3 languages and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1986 in 3 languages and held by 201 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I take great pleasure by
Cecil Beaton(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1956 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1956 in English and held by 200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Brett, Jeremy 1933-1995 Performer Actor
- Hepburn, Audrey 1929-1993 Performer Actor
- Vickers, Hugo Author of introduction Author Editor
- Previn, André 1929- Conductor
- Lerner, Alan Jay 1918-1986 Scenarist Author of screenplay Librettist Lyricist Author
- Warner, Jack L. 1892-1978 Producer
- Shaw, Bernard 1856-1950 Bibliographic antecedent
- Loewe, Frederick 1901-1988 Author Musician Composer
- Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
- Cukor, George 1899-1983 Restager Director
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Associated Subjects
Acosta, Mercedes de, Actors Authors Ballet Beaton, Cecil, City and town life Colette, Courtesans England England--London English drama English language--Dialects--Morphology Fashion Flower vending France France--Paris Garbo, Greta, Great Britain Japan Kings and rulers Linguistics teachers Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mistresses Monarchy Motion picture actors and actresses Motion pictures--Production and direction Motion pictures--Setting and scenery Musicals My fair lady (Motion picture) Photographers Photography Photography, Artistic Portrait photography Set designers Shaw, Bernard, Single women Social classes Speech and social status Street vendors Talbot, William Henry Fox, Theaters--Stage-setting and scenery Travel Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Windsor, House of Women--Conduct of life Women--Social conditions Working class World War (1939-1945)
Alternative Names
Beaton, Cecil.
Beaton, Cecil 1904-1980
Beaton, Cecil 1904-1980 Sir
Beaton, Cecil, Sir, 1904-1980
Beaton Cecil Walter Hardy
Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy 1904-1980
Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy 1904-1980 Sir
Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy 1904- Sir
Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy, Sir, 1904-
Beaton, Cecil Walter Hardy, Sir, 1904-1980
Beaton, Sir Cecil
Beaton, Sir Cecil Walter Hardy
Cecil Beaton angielski kostiumograf
Cecil Beaton britischer Fotograf, Bühnenbildner und Grafiker
Cecil Beaton britisk fotograf
Cecil Beaton Brits fotograaf
Cecil Beaton brittisk fotograf
Cecil Beaton fotografo e costumista britannico
Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton
Hardy Beaton, Cecil Walter 1904-1980
Sesil Biton
Sir Cecil Beaton
Битон, Сесил
Сесил Битон
ביטון, סיסל 1904-1980
ביטון, ססיל 1904-1980
سیسیل بیتون عکاس بریتانیایی
セシル・ビートン
ビートン, セシル
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