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Library Journal Review

Displaying an artist's sensitivity, an editor's skill, and a camera's perceptive eye, Liberman's 1960 classic, The Artist in His Studio , presented a singular image of the great artists working in France during the 20th century. Twenty-eight years later, he offers a revised and expanded edition, strengthening his contribution to the world of art by adding material to some sections and enlarging the number of artists. Liberman's empathy and erudition, enhanced by fine reproduction quality, is exemplified by his intimate conversations with many of the artists, sensitive shots of the surroundings in which they created, and keen understanding of the creative process. Matisse's hand, a pensive Giacometti, the meticulous line of tools laid out by Braqueall are photographic witness to an intimacy pierced by the author's vision. Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum Lib. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Here is an art book every bit as wonderful as the publisher's blurb claims. The first edition of The Artist in His Studio, published in 1960, offered a unique view of the highly personal and aesthetically charged atmosphere of the studios of the major twentieth-century artists working in France. The revised edition contains photographs and text on two new artists, as well as additional photos of the 29 original artists and their work. The redesigned format boasts luscious, full-page, four-color portraits of the artists and photographs of their studios and the work created in them. Liberman himself is a formidable artist: a highly respected photographer, sculptor, and painter, he is also editorial director of Conde Nast. His sophistication and sensitivity to the creators and their work make this book an invaluable and insightful documentation of the giants of modern art. A must-have for public library art collections. DK.