Young Chet. The Young Chet Baker Photographed by William Claxton
New York: te Neues, 1998. Small octavo, publisher’s photo-illustrated paper-covered boards.
"Photography is jazz for the eye." Collection of black-and-white photos of Chet Baker in his early glory by American photographer William Claxton. Born in Pasadena, California, Claxton began photographing up-and-coming jazz stars, including Chet, while studying psychology at the University of California. Over the decades, his work appeared on movie posters, record covers, in fashion spreads, and magazines. Chronicling Baker’s rise to fame, the photos collected here were captured between 1952 and 1957 during performances, publicity shoots, recording sessions, and more. Introduction by French photo editor and art critic Christian Cajoulle. No dust jacket, as issued. Corners lightly bumped. Near fine. Item #13564
$35.00