Ron Galella, widely considered as one of the first real American paparazzi, is out with a new book entitled "Disco Years," published by powerHouse Books.
Galella has been photographing the New York club and disco scene since the 1970's. The book features photographs of such famous celebrities as Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Jones, Mick and Bianca Jagger and many more of that era's most rich and famous. Galella began his storied career in 1955 as a freelance magazine and newspaper photographer. He once was sued by Jacqueline Onassis and punched by actor Marlon Brando. Galella's new hardback book, "Disco Years" chronicling the 1970's disco scene, retails for $65.00.
Above, Ron Galella shows off his most famous picture, "Windblown Jackie," at his archives in New York City. Ron Galella is most famous for his dogged pursuit to photograph Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, which resulted in an injunction against him in 1972 to maintain a distance of 25 feet.
Los Angeles paparazzi photographer Ron Galella measures off the 25-foot distance between he and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis at the Los Angeles Music Center in 1997.
Paparazzi Ron Galella enjoys his "Disco Years" book release party at the Mansion nightclub in Miami Beach, Fla., earlier this year.
Tell us what you think about paparazzis and Galella's new book.
- Alan
5 comments:
There's a reason that Onassis, and other stars, take offense to these and all paparazzis. They snoop and pry into other's lives and truly are unwanted. And to bother setting up a forum to even talk about it/them, merely aggrivates the issue.
Agreed that Jackie Kennedy Onasis was a very private person but there are many celebs out there who thrive on the Paparazzi just to keep their names in the news and public eye. Dare I mention Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, K-Fed, Tara Reid etc.
PEOPLE LIKE HIM ARE THE REASON THE LOVELY PRINCESS DIANA IS NOT AROUND TO SEE HER GROWN BOYS. THANKFULLY HER CHARITYS CONTINUE TO REMIND US ALL OF HER LOVING NATURE UNDER VERY UNLOVABLE LIFE SHE WAS TRICKED INTO AT AGE OF NINETEEN. MINX
If Galella hadn't pursued Jackie O', America would have been denied what bit of info we have, the kind that made us like and admire her for the real trauma she experience.
Anyone have any information on famous uk paparazzi photographers?
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