Feb 08, 2018 in san francisco, lyon said, you can point your camera in any direction and it makes you look good. Join the gallery at leica store san francisco for an informal meetandgreet and book signing with legendary san francisco photographer fred lyon. San francisco noir by fred lyon nook book ebook barnes. Spectacular black and white portrayal of san francisco in the. Fred lyon at the interval at long now san francisco. San francisco noir ebook by fred lyon rakuten kobo. Lyon has worked alongside photography greats while creating a name for himself, becoming known as. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read san francisco, portrait of a city. We showed photos from fred s books san francisco, portrait of a city. Fred lyon shows his great eye and impressive technique in this book of evocative photographs. Fred lyon studied under famed photographer ansel adams and has been called san francisco s brassai.
Before san francisco was synonymous with tech money and progressive politics, there were other versions of the city. See more ideas about san francisco, lyon and black and white. Sep 26, 2014 san francisco in the 1940s and 1950s is a place a lot of people would like to live right about now. Through lyons lens, san franciscos hills, streets and buildings. Portrait of a city, 19401960 will be available for sale during the event. Vineyards photographs by fred lyon as a budding photographer. However, i wonder which lens he useduses when doing street photography. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style. These strikingly evocative duotone images expose a view of san francisco as only fred lyon could capture. Some of the street scenes could almost be stills from classic noir movies like john houstons the asphalt jungle or fritz langs clash by night. Nov 19, 2014 for the past seven decades, 90yearold san francisco photographer fred lyon has been documenting his hometown in gorgeous street photography. The version that fred lyon celebrates in his new book is a classicsan francisco full of smoky jazz clubs, neon lights in the fog and sharply dressed men and women stepping on and off of trolley cars. Portrait of a city 1940 photographer fred lyon was born in san francisco in and he calls himself a third or fourth generation native.
He and his wife spent hours driving around san francisco searching for the location of houses on the hills. And of course i love san francisco thats maybe why i love his style. But we have a limited supply of books, so dont delay. Following in the footsteps of classic films like the maltese falcon and the lady from shanghai, veteran photographer fred lyon creates images of san francisco. Oct 12, 2017 the gallery at leica store san francisco, in collaboration with peter fetterman gallery, presents photographs by san francisco photographer fred lyon b. Portrait of a city 19401960, lyon presents a darker tone, exploring the hidden corners of his native city.
Fred lyon is a lifelong resident of san francisco, and longtime owner of a small vineyard in napa valley. The image can be seen in his current san francisco noir exhibition at the leica gallery and in his new book of the same name. Stylistically, many of the photographs are experimental the noir tone is enhanced by double exposures, elements of collage, and blurred motion. Following in the footsteps of classic films like the maltese falcon and the lady from shanghai, veteran photographer fred lyon creates images of san francisco in high contrast with a sense of mystery. Fred lyon studied under famed photographer ansel adams and has been called san franciscos brassai. Isbn 978 1616896515, princeton architectural press. This is will be a great opportunity to meet the master, pick up a book and consider his. Titled san francisco noir, like the book, the show reveals a moody and cinematic side of the city. Opening october 12, 2017 and running through december 30, 2017, the exhibition will feature a newly released selection of fred lyon s iconic photographs.
A lifelong resident of san francisco, he has contributed to numerous fashion, home, and garden magazines. These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages of fred lyons vibrant and invaluable new book. I am frequently seated here, says photographer fred lyon, who puts in long hours in the studio of his san francisco home. Lyons anecdotes and personal remembrances, including sly portraits of san francisco characters such as writer herb caen, painters richard diebenkorn and jean varda, and madame and former mayor of sausalito sally stanford add an artists firsthand view to this portrait of a classic american city. Photographer fred lyon is 93 and still in love with san francisco. The 1940s and 50s were an exhilarating time and most photography was still black and white, but the demand for color eclipsed monochrome by the 60s. Shadow and fog features portfolio mark potts alta online. But, in this episode, josh gets fred to open up about the pictures hes taken all over the world. If you like to see more of his work please visit the fred lyons site or purchase his book, san francisco.
Oct 03, 2017 icon photographer, fred lyon, is most known for his striking, cinematic scenes of san francisco. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in. At 94yearsold, this former life magazine photographer and fourth generation san franciscan has an eye for the city and stories to match. A fine copy in cloth boards with black and white plate affixed to the front board and in a fine clamshell box. He grew up around the peninsula, and got into photography in high school. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages of fred lyons vibrant and invaluable new book of. Fred lyon photographs san francisco in his book, san. To be honest, i couldnt put it down until i had been through it twice. The gallery at leica store san francisco, in collaboration with peter fetterman gallery, presents photographs by san francisco photographer fred lyon b. San francisco in the 1940s and 1950s is a place a lot of people would like to live right about now.
These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages. The gallery at leica store san francisco, in collaboration with peter fetterman gallery, is pleased to present the photography of san francisco native fred lyon b. Fred lyon spent a lot of the time on the san francisco waterfront, which has changed greatly since he photographed dock workers, embarcadero. For a relatively new book, san francisco then is surprisingly rare, but it is worth every bit of time and money needed to acquire a copy. Jun 20, 2014 on october 2226th, the san francisco fall antique show will feature a major collection of prints from the book, plus a talk on saturday, october 25th and a book signing. The wonderfully exhilarating culture during the 1940s and 50s was one of energy and lively spirit, as residents and visitors enjoyed the many activities that were missing or limited during. Jun 05, 2010 fred lyons photos of old san francisco in show art. San francisco then signed limited edition fred lyon. Stunning black and white images of san francisco from 1940. His photographs spanning the period 1940 to 1960 have been collected in his beautiful new photo book san francisco, portrait of a city. The version that fred lyon celebrates in his new book is a classicsan francisco full of smoky jazz clubs, neon lights in fog and sharply dressed men and women stepping on and off of trolley cars. Twelve different notecards present his stunning midcentury blackandwhite photographs in a beautifully produced set. In san francisco, portrait of a city 19401960, fred lyon captures the iconic landscapes and oneofakind personalities that transformed the city by the bay into a legend.
Lyons career has seen him cover many other significant cultural and political goingson throughout america he was a navy photographer during the second world war and often shot white house press events but its his captivating images of san francisco that are. Oct 11, 2017 aged 93, longtime san francisco photographer fred lyon is releasing his latest book, san francisco noir, this thursday the fourthgeneration san franciscan, currently a resident of cow hollow. San francisco white pages phone books in california ca. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, e book and audiobook. His work has been exhibited in san francisco at the museum of modern art, the legion of honor museum, and the leica gallery, as well as the art institute of chicago, and was the subject of a.
Opening august 1, 2016 and running through october 21, 2016, the exhibition will feature some of lyons most iconic images of classic san francisco. His new book, san francisco, is a portrait of the city bursting with life, from its streets to its stores to its grandest palaces of art and culture. These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages of fred lyons vibrant and invaluable new book of photography, san. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style at. These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages of fred lyon s vibrant and invaluable new book of photography, san francisco, portrait of a city 19401960. Fred lyon has taken so many pictures that he doesnt always remember when or where they were shot. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. In the early days of his career, fred lyon a former photographer for vogue and life magazine, amassed a stellar collection of photographs of the street life, iconic sights and unexpected moments of san francisco in its midcentury heyday. His work has been exhibited in san francisco at the museum of modern art, the legion of honor museum, and the leica gallery, as well as. Oct 15, 2014 in a postwar san francisco, photographer fred lyon found that, everywhere he looked, he could capture the essence of the city through his camera lens.
Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style hardcover. San francisco noir by fred lyon and publisher princeton architectural press chronical books. Two of freds most recently published books, san francisco noir and san francisco. After the service and a short stint as a new york fashion photographer, hed come back to where he started, as a teenage assistant at gabriel moulin. Fred lyons photos of old san francisco in show san. Portrait of a city, 1940 1960, that i had ordered from amazon. An 89 year olds magical photos of old san francisco the. Fred lyon san francisco august 1, 2016 october 21, 2016 artist reception. Dec 01, 2017 before san francisco was synonymous with tech money and progressive politics, there were other versions of the city. Lyon s anecdotes and personal remembrances, including sly portraits of san francisco characters such as writer herb caen, painters richard diebenkorn and jean varda, and madame and former mayor of sausalito sally stanford add an artist s firsthand view to this portrait of a classic american city.
Fred lyon author of san francisco, portrait of a city. Fred lyon, a fourth generation san franciscan, has accomplished a lot over his seventyyear career with his trusty mechanical film cameras and he continues to explore the medium to this day. Have an idea for a conceptual photo project for the bold italic. A photographic trip back to foggy 20thcentury san francisco. Fred lyon is a time traveler with a camera and tales to tell. Nonagenarian local photographer releases san francisco noir. In this latest offering from the photographer of san francisco. Barkers and sidewalk vendors, fishermen and longshoremen. Stunning photographer fred lyon, now 90, magnificently captured the enticing noir decadence of san franciscos barbary coast and the majesty of the rest of the city.
Fred lyon s photos of old san francisco in show lyon chose this era because it was shot in black and white and, most important, because it was the era that was organized and boxed and labeled. Become a memberlevel donor and get a copy of fred lyons. Jul 19, 2016 22 stunning photos of san francisco in the 40s and 50s. This is a fantastic book and well worth the space on any san francisco bookshelf. In his younger days he used to photograph just about everything that went on in. Fred lyon is the author of san francisco, portrait of a city 4.
By fred lyon following in the footsteps of classic films like the maltese falcon and the lady from shanghai, veteran photographer fred lyon creates images of san francisco in high contrast with a sense of mystery. Now 93, lyon has published a new book called san francisco noir that includes 200 of his rich blackandwhite images from the 1940s and 50s. Fred lyon captures the essence of san francisco in this fine art photography notecard set, an extension of his book, san francisco. Photographer fred lyon is 93 and still in love with san. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style by fred lyon on. Portrait of a city 19401960 and am looking forward to read his new one noir. In san francisco, lyon said, you can point your camera in any direction and it makes you look good. Except when it came to the notion of writing text for the book. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style book by fred lyon. For a relatively new book, san francisco then is surprisingly. Fred lyons photographs of san francisco at night transform the city into a. During the talk, the lifelong san franciscan shared stories of the events, sights and people that were represented in his photos. Opening october 12, 2017 and running through december 30, 2017, the exhibition will feature a newly released selection of fred lyons iconic photographs.
The black cover and inset photo of a couple almost in silhouette perfectly capture the book s subject and inside the two hundred photos from fred lyon deliver a unique view of san francisco. At 90, fred lyon is a legendary san franciscan photographer. Oct 23, 2014 barkers and sidewalk vendors, fishermen and longshoremen. His work has been exhibited at sf moma, the legion of honor museum, the art institute in chicago, and at the leica gallery, where an exhibition of his work from san francisco noir runs through december 30. On october 8, 2018, fred lyon, the legendary former life magazine photographer and author of san francisco, portrait of a city. Well send you a copy of acclaimed photographer fred lyon s gorgeous san francisco noir, published by princeton architectural press, for free. I just finished reading fred lyons photo book san francisco. Fred lyon san francisco then collectors edition with print cloth bound, hard cover, 112 pages pages. Fred lyon, a san francisco native with nearly 70 years as a photographer under his belt. He is now known for capturing the ethereal feel of the city and its people, but in the 1940s and 50s, lyon was scrabbling to gain a footing in the magazine industry.
Dec 15, 2017 called san franciscos brassai, fred lyons, now 93, has long been photographing the city. Oct 01, 2014 yesterday i received the copy of fred lyons san francisco. Yesterday i received the copy of fred lyons san francisco. With a landmark around every corner and a picture perfect view atop every hill, san francisco might be the worlds most. Following in the footsteps of classic films like the maltese falcon and the lady from shanghai, veteran photographer fre. Stunning photographs from san francisco in the 140s through 1950 taken by fred lyon, 89, offer a glimpse of the postwar california city on an upswing. Oct, 2014 at 90, fred lyon is a legendary san franciscan photographer. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in black and white film noir style by fred lyon accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. Following in the footsteps of classic films like the maltese falc. Just enter sfnoir in the write a note field on the donation page to. Photographs by fred lyon san francisco photography book in 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings san francisco noir. Jul 23, 2016 san francisco during the 40s and 50s, captured by photographer fred lyon. Read san francisco noir by fred lyon available from rakuten kobo.
Nonagenarian imagemaker fred lyon hails from san francisco and has spent much of his life photographing his beloved city. These are people one doesnt see much anymore in san francisco, but they fill the pages of fred lyons vibrant and invaluable new book of photography, san francisco, portrait of a city 19401960. Oct 12, 2016 lyon s anecdotes and personal remembrances, including sly portraits of san francisco characters such as writer herb caen, painters richard diebenkorn and jean varda, and madame and former mayor of sausalito sally stanford add an artist s firsthand view to this portrait of a classic american city. Photos from the 40s and 50s by jonathan blaustein oct. The scenes conjure a bygone period of fedoras, smoky jazz joints, and kids playing. Fred lyons photos of old san francisco in show sfgate. Made mostly during the 1950s and 60s, lyons images are big on atmosphere and style, and hit many parts of the city that visitors love. Fred lyon reception and book signing tickets, sat, aug 24. His photos have been collected in several books, most recently san francisco. Fred lyon, 93, is a fourthgeneration san francisco native who has spent much of his career shooting the city for newspapers and magazines, including vogue and life. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. He is now known for capturing the ethereal feel of the city and its people, but in the 1940s and 50s, lyon was scrabbling to gain a. On october 2226th, the san francisco fall antique show will feature a major collection of prints from the book, plus a talk on saturday, october 25th and a book signing. Fred lyon s photos of old san francisco in show art.