Neil leifer, whom many regard as the greatest sports photographer in the last 50 years and the man who captured the famous image of muhammad ali knocking out sonny liston, has a new book. His pictures regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, time and, most often, sports illustrated. At the age of thirteen, leifer was introduced to photography through the henry street settlement house, which offered free. Neil leifer began his career as a sports photographer in 1960 as a freelancer and later on as a staff photographer for sports illustrated and then for time. Sports stars by neil leifer 1985, hardcover for sale. When we look back over the last 60 years, few sports photographers have had more iconic shots than neil leifer. He spoke to steve fairclough about his career and new book the fight. Lew alcindor kareem abduljabbar arnold palmer with cigarette. Neil leifer on the job photo provided by neil leifer leifer has also published 17 books, nine of which have been collections of his sports photographs. His artistry, composition, and unerring instinct for photographing just the right moment are evident in the memorable pictures included here.
Neil leifer s sports stars hardcover september 4, 1985 by neil leifer author visit amazons neil leifer page. May 12, 2016 neil leifer, whom many regard as the greatest sports photographer in the last 50 years and the man who captured the famous image of muhammad ali knocking out sonny liston, has a new book of his. Nsma to honor leifer with roone arledge award for innovation. Sports, his 1978 abrams book, is considered by many to be the. In his book relentless, he describes the special mix of luck and skill that. As was said earlier, there is a legitimate chance that neil is the greatest sports photographer 4 to have ever held a camera in his hands.
Leifers work has been featured on over 200 covers of sports illustrated, time and people magazines. Neils innovative approach to sports photography has inspired our cameramen at many events, said roone arledge, in the foreword to leifers book, sports stars. His contribution to photojournalism cannot be measured, and the images he captured will serve as important and cherished documents for centuries to come. While many photographers surrounded the bout, it was neil who captured the energy and intensity of the sport s greatest. Sports is highly recommended, even in used condition, to fans of neil leifer and his. In his book relentless, he describes the special mix of luck and skill that helped him capture those memorable moments. In addition to shooting 16 olympic games, he has photographed nearly every major heavyweight title bout since the 1960 rematch between floyd patterson and ingemar johansson.
View a selection of pictures from the book the best of. He is credited for more covers for sports illustrated, time and people, over 200, than any other photographer. Famed sports photographer neil leifer reflects on a life in pictures. Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager.
The best of leifer 2001 is a retrospective of leifers 40 years as a photojournalist and showcases the best of his sports and. Since the late 1970s, leifer has produced and directed a variety of documentary and narrative films, receiving emmy nominations and appearing on the academy awards shortlist. Relentless the stories behind the photographs by neil. The coffee table booksized format enhances the viewing experience. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
Sports stars by neil leifer 1985, hardcover for sale online. Neil leifer grew up on the lower east side of manhattan in new york city. Neil leifer legendary sports photographer photo brigade. View a selection of pictures from the book the best of leifer feb.
With pictures of sports showcases the character and ambition that separate the merely talented from the alltime greats. Neil leifer is credited with more than 200 covers for sports illustrated, time, and people. In 2004, leifer was one of two principal photographers for the book, g. It documents the legendary 1974 rumble in the jungle fight between george foreman and muhammad ali, with text by norman mailer, and classic images of behind the scenes and the fight by neil leifer and the late howard l bingham. Neil leifer, author of year in sports abbeville press. Over 160 of his pictures have appeared on the cover of sports illustrated and over 40 of his photographs have graced the cover of time magazine. Feb 10, 2002 famed sports photographer neil leifer reflects on a life in pictures. Fifty years ago with neil leifer sports illustrated. Neil leifer became a professional photographer while still in his teens.
Though the price tag may see stiff, the book s still cheaper than most super bowl tickets. Sports stars by neil leifer a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. A beautiful book, revealing why leifer is heralded as a great photographer, in addition to being known as a great sports photographer. Beginning in 1960 as a freelancer, his pictures began regularly appearing in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, time and, most often, sports illustrated. The golden age of american football 19581978 was published by taschen in. Photographing sports, john zimmerman, mark kauffman and. Sports illustrated photographer neil leifer talks about his favorite boxing pictures, which include muhammad ali, sonny liston and others.
He has shot over 150 covers for sports illustrated, published books of his. The golden age of american football, which tracks the nfls rise to the dominant sport in the country. Presented in a custom slipcase and limited to a total of 1,500 copies signed by the photographer, this xl edition is a companion to neil leifer s instant sellout success, ballet in the dirt. Neil leifer is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography. Neil leifer born december 28, 1942 is an american sports photographer and filmmaker known mainly for his work in the time inc. From sports to politics and from celebrities to celebrations, neil leifer has traversed the world since 1960, capturing major events for sports illustrated, time, life, newsweek, and other leading publications.
Neil leifer is the bestknown sports photographer of the past half century. Neil leifer is credited for more covers for sports illustrated, time, and peopleover 200than any other photographer. Out of his 15 published books, his 1978 abrams book, sports, has been hailed by many as the best of its kind. Among his wellknown images is a victorious muhammad ali having just defeated sonny liston in lewiston, maine, considered by many the best sports picture of all time. Nov 18, 2016 leifer s work has been featured on over 200 covers of sports illustrated, time and people magazines. And in december, his work will be made available for anyone to. The best of sports photographer neil leifers 10,000 rolls of football pictures, including hundreds of previously unpublished images. He joined the magazine as a staffer and worked there for nearly two decades until 1978, when he moved over to time magazine. Since that fateful frame, neil leifer has traveled all over the world on sports assignments. Neil leifer photography iconic sports photos for sale. The awardwinning photojournalist was there to document all the greatsfrom ali to kareem, carl lewis and the dream team.
The most captivating shots are of amateur competitors, such as the eightoared olympic rowing team, daley thompson firing his javelin, and midshipmen and cadets lining up for their annual gridiron showdown. Leifer sold his photos to sports illustrated, which led to him becoming a regular contributor. Beginning in 1960, his pictures have regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, and, most often, sports illustrated and time, and his photographs have run on over two hundred sports illustrated. He has also produced nine books and works as a director of short and featurelength films. In 1988 he was made a contributing photographer at life and spent the next 2 years. Neil leifers relentless and the art behind some of sports. Neil leifer is a recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography and of the britton hadden lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to time inc. He has published 15 books, and was one of two principal photographers in taschens tribute to muhammad ali, goat greatest of all. Sports illustrated photographer neil leifer has roamed the world and photographed recordbreaking athletes at the peak of their action. Please contact seller for specific condition queries. Oct 12, 2016 there to document almost every hardfought yard was neil leifer. Neil leifer is behind some of the defining sports images of the past 60 years. Leifer has published 16 books, nine of which have been. The golden age of american football, 19581978 taschen reveals the incredible skills it took to capture the game in the years before superfast motordrives and autofocus lenses.
Neil leifer muhammad ali image via the talent of neil leifer. Sep 01, 2015 neil leifer is the 2006 recipient of the prestigious lucie award for achievement in sports photography. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The good people at taschen have decided to show us more of sports photographer neil leifers work, and this is a very good thing. He has photographed ali on 60 different occasions, including his fights and over 30 oneonone. He has also produced twelve books and works as a film directorproducer for documentary, short, and featurelength films. May 30, 2017 neil leifer the book the fight isbn 9783836511889 is published by taschen at.
Writers and photographers often disagree about the amount of space and attention each others work deserves, but this. Then the neil leifer gallery opened at caesars palace in 2006, with the president of the vegas hotel comparing his sports photography to what. May 06, 2016 neil leifer is behind some of the defining sports images of the past 60 years. Sep 16, 2014 then the neil leifer gallery opened at caesars palace in 2006, with the president of the vegas hotel comparing his sports photography to what matthew brady did for the civil war era, and ansel.
One of leifers life changing photographs was his single frame shot of muhammad alis 1st round knock out of sonny liston. Beginning in 1960, his pictures have regularly appeared in every major national magazine, including the saturday evening post, look, life, newsweek, and, most often, sports illustrated and time, and his photographs have run on over two hundred sports illustrated, time, and people covers. Neil leifer is a master of the art of sports photography. Glory, an opulent ode to the gridiron pastime, boasts the best and most famous football pictures from legendary sports photographer neil leifer. His artistry, composition, and unerring instinct for photographing just the right moment are evident in the memorable pictures included. These journeys included 16 olympic games 7 winter and 9 summer, 4 fifa world cups, 15 kentucky derbies, countless world series games, the first 12 super bowls and every important heavyweight title fight since ingemar johansson beat floyd patterson in. Although his movies are borderline flawless, leifers photographies remain the definite focal point of his career. Leifer has published 16 books, 9 of which have been collections of his sports photographs. Native new yorker neil leifer began photographing sports events as a teenager and he hasnt put down a camera since. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Sports is the latest collection of works by leifer sports.
Photographing sports, john zimmerman, mark kauffman and neil leifer. Sports book by neil leifer half price books marketplace. Neil leifers relentless and the art behind some of. Leifers pictures have graced over 200 covers of time inc. A relentless sports photographer explains how he got his. Sep 21, 2006 neil leifer is a master of the art of sports photography. Sep 23, 2019 leifer published sports in 1978still seen as the quintessential sports photography book. Neil leifer has 15 books on goodreads with 141 ratings.
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