Tom Kelley, nicknamed the 'Godfather of pin ups', is being celebrated in a racy new photography book featuring
images of nudes from the 1940s to the 1970s - including Marilyn Monroe (pictured)
From nude playmates and scantily clad strippers to a pre-fame Marilyn Monroe - risqué new photography book celebrates the 'Godfather of pin ups'
'핀업의 대부'로 불리는 톰 켈리 시니어를 추모하는 1940~1970년대의 새 기념
사진앨범이 출간됐다.
1949년에 촬영했던 마릴린 몬로의 누드사진 '레드 벨벳 시리즈' 등이 소개되고
있다.
마릴린 몬로가 무명시절 단돈 50달러 받고 촬영한 이 사진들은 경매시장에서
100만달러를 홋가한다.
차 사고가 난 마릴린 몬로에게 5달러와 명함을 준게 인연이 되어 그녀의 전속
사진사는 물론 할리우드 유명인사들의 사진사가 됐다.
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[톰 켈리 시니어 Tom Kelley Sr,1914~1984]
1940~1950년대 할리우드 명사 전문 사진작가
[톰 켈리 Tom Kelley,1914~1984]
By Mail Online Reporter
Tom Kelley, nicknamed the 'Godfather of pin ups', is being celebrated in a racy new photography book featuring previously unseen images of nudes from the 1940s to the 1970s.
The celebrity photographer, who died in 1984, is credited with launching Marilyn Monroe's career, when, in 1948, he took the then out-of-work actress' picture: a nude posed with arm outstretched against a scarlet background.
Five years later, Kelley's photo became Playboy’s first ever centrefold in its inaugural issue, and it has since become one of the most viewed nudes in history.
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The celebrity photographer, who died in 1984, is credited with launching Monroe's career, when, in 1948, he took the then out-of-work actress' picture: a nude posed with arm outstretched against a scarlet background
Five years later, Kelley's photo became Playboy’s first ever centrefold in its inaugural issue, and it has since become one of the most viewed nudes in history
During his career, Kelley was responsible for hundreds of glamour shoots, from unknown models and strippers, to scantly clad playmates and the stellar starlets of the day, including Evelyn West, Norma Brooks and Mamie Van Doren.
More than 250 images comprise the new book, titled Tom Kelley's Studio - and over 80 per cent of the images are unseen and unpublished.
Also included are previously unseen out-takes from his legendary Marilyn Monroe shoot.
Monroe was still a struggling model and actress when she a minor car accident on Sunset Boulevard, which Kelley saw and offered her $5 for cab fare. He also gave her a business card from the Hollywood photography studio where he did advertising work.
During his career, Kelley was responsible for hundreds of glamour shoots, from unknown models and strippers, to scantly clad playmates and the stellar starlets of the day
More than 250 images comprise the new book, titled Tom Kelley's Studio - and over 80 per cent of the images are unseen and unpublished
Kelley started his career as an apprentice to the chief instructor of the New York School of Photography, where he was able to hone his skills photographing Manhattan’s elite families
Kelley was then recruited by the Associated Press where he began capturing images of politicians, socialites and movie stars, before setting up his own studio in Hollywood
Monroe was photographed by Kelley for a several modeling jobs before he asked her if she wanted to pose nude for a 'cheesecake calendar' - popular in auto shops and garages.
Years earlier, Kelley started his career as an apprentice at the studio of the chief instructor of the New York School of Photography, where he was able to hone his skills photographing Manhattan’s elite families who presided over the exclusive social scene.
With his 'unquestionable technical prowess, indelible charm and easy nature,' according to the book, Kelley was recruited by the Associated Press where he began capturing images of politicians, socialites and movie stars, before setting up his own studio in Hollywood.
It was through his work involving advertising in the burgeoning movie business that Kelley developed a distinctive line in nude photography.
It was through his work involving advertising in the burgeoning movie business that Mr Kelley developed a distinctive line in nude photography
Aspiring actresses of the day, whom he met on his advertising assignments, enabled him to grow an impressive glamour photography portfolio
Discussing the evolution of Kelley’s style, author Peter Doggett writes: 'The 1940s portraits have an air of classicism' (pictured: Rosemary Paschall, 1940s)
'Next comes the era of the exotic: of leopard skins and fur, French lingerie and exquisite furniture,' said Mr Doggett (pictured: Naomi Gardner, 1960s)
'And then, in the late 1960s and into the 1970s, the mood is one of freedom... in keeping with the spirit of the age,' added Mr Doggett (pictured: Lois Mitchell, 1970s
Aspiring actresses of the day, whom he met on his advertising assignments, enabled him to grow an impressive glamour photography portfolio.
Discussing the evolution of Kelley’s style, author Peter Doggett writes: 'The 1940s portraits have an air of classicism.
'Next comes the era of the exotic: of leopard skins and fur, French lingerie and exquisite furniture
When Kelley wasn't shooting nudes, her was shooting early advertising images with Hollywood’s big stars of the time, including Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and Gene Kelly
Kelley was also a judge at the Miss Universe 1952 and Miss Universe 1956 pageants, and appeared in the 1966 documentary film The Legend of Marilyn Monroe
