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William Claxton (1927–2008)

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Acclaimed editorial and fashion photographer William Claxton is perhaps best known for his cool photographs of the LA and New York jazz scene beginning in the late 1940s. His publications include Jazz (1996), Claxography: The Art of Jazz Photography (1996), Young Chet (1999), and The Rudi Gernreich show more Book (1999). (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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The Holy Barbarians (1959) — Photographer — 152 copies
New York: Portrait Of A City (2012) — Photographer — 121 copies

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Canonical name
Claxton, William
Legal name
Claxton, William James
Other names
Claxton, Clax
Birthdate
1927-10-12
Date of death
2008-10-11
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Pasadena, California, USA
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupations
photographer

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Black and White photographs of great Jazz Musicians in America
 
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Works
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Rating
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Reviews
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ISBNs
33
Languages
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