I love old photos: the sepia tones; the curling corners; the rare occasion of having their photo taken etched in every face; the way each one marks a key milestone. And I love the poses and outfits. Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall, those classic Hollywood portraits from the 30s, 40s and 50s, so full of glamour and beauty.Here are the glamorous ladies and handsome men from my family history and a more austere look from around 1890.
I recommend Susan Sontag's book on photography, perhaps you have read it already... it starts with an analysis of an old sepia photo... here is a link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Photography-Susan-Sontag/dp/0140053972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268425500&sr=8-1
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