Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer

Brilliant is a word that aptly describes both Diane Arbus and this bio of her life. I can't begin to imagine the amount of dedication and time Arthur Lubow must have put into researching this book because the detailed account of her life from childhood to its' tragic ending is absolutely mind blowing. A book anyone interested in, not only Arbus, but photography itself, should take the time to read.

i really enjoyed this book. she was a gifted artist with demons in her life. she was very brave and flawed

I'm never sure how to rate straightforward biographies. This one was very thorough.