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Being Bardot

Photographed by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O'Neill

Iconic Images editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:ACC Art Books

Published:31st May '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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"New book gives fans a look at never-before-seen photos of Brigitte Bardot." — Yahoo
"Rare photographs of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, from the archives of Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, are featured in a new book, Being Bardot." — The Times
"Being Bardot, the new archival photography book from ACC Art Books and Iconic Images, honors the French starlet’s legacy, offering an inside look into her highly photographed world." — CR Fashion Book

"What stands out most is Bardot's liberated persona, her strength of character and je ne sais quoi. A stunning portfolio." — The Lady
Brigitte Bardot is arguably the most familiar face in French cinema and one of the most loved stars of the 20th century. She is recognised the world over for her work in film, as a singer, and as an animal rights activist. The photographers Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill both worked with Brigitte Bardot at the peak of her fame in the 1960s and early 1970s, photographing the star on set and behind the scenes on films including The Legend of Frenchie King aka Les Petroleuses, Shalako and Viva Maria.

ACC Art Books and Iconic Images are proud to present the work of these two acclaimed photographers with many stunning images taken from their archives to reveal iconic and never-before-seen images of the star. From on-set to off, playful moments to candid captures, Being Bardot includes more than 150 photos in colour and black and white, contact sheets and revealing, first-hand memories. Being Bardot is a must for all fans of cinema, photography and Brigitte Bardot. 

"A newly released book about ‘50s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot features rare unseen photos and details of the actress’s final years in the spotlight. The book, Being Bardot, was released by ACC Art Book and is filled with hundreds of photos and contact sheets from the archives of legendary photographers Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill." - Do You Remember?
""It’s a wonderful opportunity to look back at the careers of a number of movie stars, but also understand how these photographers contributed to their image," [author] James Clarke said." - Fox News
"New book gives fans a look at never-before-seen photos of Brigitte Bardot." - Yahoo
"ACC Art Books and Iconic Images present Being Bardot : Photographed by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill featuring the work of these two acclaimed photographers with many stunning images taken from their archives to reveal iconic and never-before-seen images of the star." - The Eye of Photography
"'Being Bardot' offers up 150 vintage images of the French screen siren." - People.com
"A collection of rare and never-before-seen photos show iconic French actress and singer Brigitte Bardot at the height of her fame, including her first meeting with actor Sean Connery." - Daily Mail
"Rare photographs of the French actress Brigitte Bardot, from the archives of Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, are featured in a new book, Being Bardot." - The Times
"New collection of rare Bardot photographs captures star at height of fame." - Irish Tatler Business Post
"Here, their via-the-lens documentation of arguably French cinema’s most famous face at the height of her fame—candid, playful moments as well as posed shots—have been plucked from the archives and compiled for the delectation of movie and photography buffs." - Robb Report UK
"Being Bardot, the new archival photography book from ACC Art Books and Iconic Images, honors the French starlet’s legacy, offering an inside look into her highly-photographed world." - CR Fashion Book
"“And God Created Woman” created *the* woman—Brigitte Bardot. The 1956 film made her an instant star and sex symbol for eras to come. Now, a dazzling new coffee-table book collects Douglas Kirkland’s and Terry O’Neill’s photographs of the French femme fatale from behind the scenes of some of her best films. " - Airmail
"Brigitte Bardot, behind the scenes." - Airmail Newsletter
"Her influence on fashion, art and pop culture can still be felt today." - Travel..Nature..Pure
"The most amazing, beautiful book..." - Liz Jones' Diary
"A dazzling new coffee-table book collects Douglas Kirkland’s and Terry O’Neill’s photographs of Brigitte Bardot behind the scenes of some of her best films." - Airmail
"ACC Art Books's new collection, Being Bardot, cracks open the archives of those two photographers, collecting their famous images of the actress alongside rare and never-before-seen snapshots." - Yahoo "It List"
"The Being Bardot book brings together rare (and in some cases previously unseen) photographs of Brigitte Bardot taken by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O'Neill." - Vanity Fair France, Italy and Spain
"A rare look at the French film star." - Closer Weekly
"The ultimate muse..." - The Australian Women's Weekly: ICONS
"A new photobook recalls French actress and singer Bridgette Bardot at the height of her career--a huge name in the 1950s and 1960s, who suddenly retired." - Air Magazine
"What stands out most is Bardot's liberated persona, her strength of character and je ne sais quoi. A stunning portfolio." - The Lady
"Breathtaking shots of a femme fatale". - German IDEAT Magazine
"The actress had always raised temperatures, be it on the big screen, through her animal-welfare activism or her outspoken political views." - The Lady Magazine
"Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, legendary celebrity photographers, must have got used to working with movie stars, and it would be natural to assume that the glamour would have worn off; that seeing celebrities as human beings in and out of their work environment would have demystified their subjects. But this doesn’t seem to have been the case with Brigitte Bardot, the subject of a new book, Being Bardot: Photographed by Douglas Kirkland and Terry O’Neill, published by ACC Art Books." - Arts & Collections magazine

ISBN: 9781788842013

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 2710g

252 pages