Kary H. Lasch: The Golden Years

Kary H. Lasch was a Czech-born photographer who moved to Sweden in 1939 and was known for his iconic images of Picasso, Dalí, Fellini, Sofia Loren, and Brigitte Bardot. This 3-volume set brings together works from his extensive collection, which contains more than 600,000 images.

Format: Hardback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2021
Publisher: Booxencounters

Kary H. Lasch, a Czech-born photographer, relocated to Sweden in 1939, establishing his renowned international model scouting network in Stockholm. His photographic journey spanned the 1950s to the 1980s, with an uninterrupted attendance at the Cannes Film Festival for over 30 years. Renowned for his extensive travels, Lasch gained recognition for capturing iconic images of renowned figures such as Picasso, Dalí, Fellini, Sofia Loren, and Brigitte Bardot. Lasch was renowned for his relentless pursuit of capturing the finest photographs, exemplified by a famous incident in 1955. While Sofia Loren was traveling by train from Copenhagen to Stockholm, Lasch intercepted the train in Copenhagen, bribed the concierge, and discreetly captured her while she was dressing in the train car. Upon their arrival at Stockholm Central Station, the Swedish press vied for the optimal position to photograph Sofia and Lasch from the train window. This remarkable 3-volume set, comprising Vol. 1: Famous, Vol. 2: Cannes, and Vol. 3: Humorous, showcases a comprehensive collection from the extensive Kary Lasch Collection, boasting an impressive inventory of over 600,000 images.

Weight: 3818g
Dimension: 239 x 323 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789198519020