Re: [Leica] Re: HCB and DDD

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

Of course HCB takes himself far too seriously, and, yes, he  - like 
many, many, if not most, artists, appears to have an ego the size of 
Paris. However, I believe it is utterly ridiculous to suggest that he 
and DDD were in cahoots, as you suggest. This book does HCB less than no 
good - prior to his death he already resides in the pantheon of all-time 
photo greats; he hardly needs the publicity or exposure. Further, he has 
long been known for his objections to being photographed - although he 
has been on occasion - so it makes no sense at all that he would 
willingly support an effort as pathetic as this one.

B. D.

Tristan Tom wrote:

> Personally, I think HCB takes himself too seriously and needs to lighten
> up. He's got an ego the size of Paris. One the other hand, I actually think
> that he and DDD are in cahoots to get more media attention for the book to
> promote it.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> <<Dave - There are invasions of privacy, and then there are invasions of
> privacy. Faces is not a book of 'street' photos of HCB - it is a book of
> atrocious snaps by a supposed friend who only had the opportunity to
> take the photos because of his special access. On those terms, it is a
> gross invasion of privacy, trust, etc. Should it have been published?
> Sure, if a tasteless publisher wanted to bring it out. But it is still
> an invasion of privacy.>>
> 


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