Cecil Beaton's Cocktail Book

Cecil Beaton was a British portrait photographer known for his images of elegance, glamour, and style. This book contains a selection of cocktails inspired by the 'Bright Young Things' with whom he mixed, illustrated with his own sketches and drawings.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 120 pages
\n Publication date: 12 March 2020
\n Publisher: National Portrait Gallery Publications
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Cecil Beaton, a renowned British portrait photographer of the 20th century, is celebrated for his captivating images that exude elegance, glamour, and style. His profound influence on portrait photography continues to resonate in the work of many contemporary photographers. During the 1920s and 1930s, Beaton embraced his camera, ambition, and larger-than-life personality to immerse himself in the vibrant world of artists, writers, socialites, and partygoers. These individuals, known as the "Bright Young Things," left a dramatic mark on their era with their spirited and avant-garde approach to life. This delightful miniature cocktail book showcases a collection of dazzling and delectable infusions inspired by the "Bright Young Things" with whom Beaton mingled. Illustrated with Beaton's own unique and often humorous sketches and drawings, the book brings to life a deliriously eccentric, glamorous, and creative era. From highballs to coolers, slings to fizzes, these recipes are perfect for any Lord, Lady, or Viscountess who desires to indulge in the flavors of a bygone era.

\n Weight: 416g\n
Dimension: 154 x 217 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781855147775\n \n