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James K. Baxter Complete Prose Volume 1

Public Faces

Public Faces

A photographer and a dramatic critic join forces to make hay of prominent personalities. In their introductory note they state that the list is a personal one; and that if one’s personal taste should happen to coincide with theirs, one may be grateful for this book. But where Picasso rubs shoulders with Gary Cooper and the Crazy Gang, the limitation of a choice dictated by private enthusiasm becomes apparent. Mr Beaton’s photography is lively and incongruous. Mr Tynan’s commentary lively and superficial. One would have preferred a less sumptuous edition, and subjects selected in accordance with a standard less private.

1954 (91)