Unseen McQueen: Barry Feinstein

by Tony Nourmand (Editor), Dave Brolan (Introduction), Dagon James (Editor), Barry Feinstein (Photographer)

Overview

These stunning images of Steve McQueen taken by photography legend Barry Feinstein—at the race track, on the set of Bullitt relaxing with friends—have all remained completely unseen until now and are reproduced for the first time in magnificent quality in this volume. Feinstein was a close personal friend of McQueen’s and his photos convey an intimacy rarely experienced in shots of the star.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781909526044
Publisher:	Reel Art Press
Publication date:	11/22/2013
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	9.40(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dagon James is an artist, designer and the founder of Lid magazine, a high-end independent arts magazine available worldwide.

Tony Nourmand is co-founder of Reel Art Press and editor of all R|A|P publications.

Editorial Reviews

Unseen Steve McQueen: The King of Cool at work and play in captivating photographs... A mesmerizing collection of never-before-seen photographs have captured the icon that was Steve McQueen at the height of his movie career.

Daily Mail - Helen Pow

If you want to know the definition of cool, you only have to open this book.

Real Mod World

Feinstein and McQueen were more than photographer and subject: they were old friends and soul-​​mates. They shared a great love of fast cars and motorcycles and had a similar laid-back approach to life.

Roll Magazine - Claire Lambe

A new book demonstrates why Mr. Steve McQueen's style and legacy have never been more relevant...

Mr Porter - Mansel Fletcher

...amazing images of Steve McQueen taken by photography legend Barry Feinstein. They capture the iconic actor at the race track, on the set of Bullitt and relaxing with friends, images that have remained completely unseen until now – but are reproduced for the first time in this book.

Modculture

This book, lovingly crafted by bespoke publishers Reel Art Press ... will delight all those McQueen fans and completists out there.

Jocks & Nerds Magazine

It seems almost absurd to think that any photographer could be behind a collection called simply Unseen McQueen. But then, Barry Feinstein was never just an ordinary photographer.

G. Q., October 11, 2013 - Paul Henderson

We always suspected Steve McQueen was as cool in his private life as he was on screen, and now there are photographs to prove it.

The Wall Street Journal

We always suspected Steve McQueen was as cool in his private life as he was on screen, and now there are photographs to prove it.

Wall Street Journal

The Book.

The king of cool.

We always suspected Steve McQueen was as cool in his private life as he was on screen, and now there are photographs to prove it. This new book, "Unseen McQueen," features never-before-seen photos of the actor, shot by his friend, the late photographer Barry Feinstein. The images show McQueen at his most casual--relaxing on set, riding his bike and playing Frisbee, as well as pursuing his big passion, motor racing.

Big Small Talk, The Wall Street Journal Aug 9,2013

PICTURES: The Magic Of Steve McQueen Unveiled In New Photographs By 'Bullitt' Star's Friend Barry Feinstein

The Huffington Post UK | Posted: 22/11/2013 17:44 GMT

I'm not sure whether I'm an actor who races or a racer who acts," said Steve McQueen.

Gifted with an unfailing taste for fashion and an innate sense of stoic style, McQueen is still regarded worldwide as the undisputed King of Cool - the archetypal anti-hero, an international superstar who began life as a juvenile delinquent and trailblazed his way to the top of counterculture iconography without ever breaking his cool.

This November, Reel Art Press will release a stunning photographic volume of unseen Steve McQueen; an amazing collection of unpublished images of the public and private life of a true icon.

Photographer Barry Feinstein was one of McQueen's closest friends, and this archive includes intimate moments of McQueen with family and friends, on and off the set of 'Bullitt' and alongside the racetrack, powerful portrayals in front of the movie camera juxtaposed with quiet moments of paternal affection as his son sleeps, head on his lap.

McQueen is as at ease in his trademark Ivy style as he is whilst wiping engine oil from his hands dressed in his Lotus and Porsche sponsored racing overalls. His passion for fast cars and motorcycles were all part of his daredevil and thrill-seeking persona.

His mantra, "I live for myself and I answer to nobody," personified his uber-cool image. Maintained throughout his life, it remains unchallenged.

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