LeRoy Neiman was arguably the worldrsquo;s most recognizable contemporary artist until his passing in June 2012. He broke the barrier between fine art and popular art while creating indelible images that helped define the twentieth century. But it is the life he lived and the people he knew that make the memoir of this scrappy Depression-era kid who became a swashbuckling bon vivant with the famous mustache such a marvelous historical canvas.Chronicler and confidant of Muhammad Ali; Neiman also traveled with Sinatra; cavorted with Daliacute; and Warhol; watched afternoon soaps with Dizzy Gillespie; played in Sly Stallonersquo;s Rocky movies; exchanged quips with Nixon; smoked cigars with Castro; and experienced the terrorist attacks at the Munich Olympics alongside Peter Jennings; Howard Cosell; and Jim McKay. And then there was his half-century relationship with Hugh Hefner as principle artistic contributor to Playboy; setting up studios in London and Paris to cover his Playboy beat; ldquo;Man at His Leisure;rdquo; and his creation of the Femlin; the iconic Playboy nymphette.With his lifersquo;s work; and in All Told; LeRoy Neiman captured sports heroes; movie stars; presidents; dishwashers; jet-setters; jockeys; and more than a few Bunnies at the Playboy Mansionmdash;a panoramic record of society like no other.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Positively 4th Dimensional Portrait of Life and Times of Bob Dylan!By Robert JassoThe author inserts himself in the story where its appropriate simply because he is part of the story. As the author states early on; he had the good fortune of living in the NY neighborhood when Dylan showed up. I absolutely recommend the tale this author meticulously unfolds about the life and times of this incredible talent. I dont think Ill ever listen to Dylan"s music with the same ears again... I have been influenced by Bob Dylan since 1963; so its saying a lot for me to make these comments.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is an EXCELLENT book! Critical analysis of not just Bob Dylans ...By RachelBoboThis is an EXCELLENT book! Critical analysis of not just Bob Dylans songs but also his many influences. Analysis is given from mainly historical; cultural; and political perspectives; and I feel like I get so much more Dylans music after reading it. An added bonus is that the author analyzes and references many obscure Dylan songs and influences which has broadened my listening and knowledge options.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... Wilentzs penchant for inserting himself into the narrative is tiresome; this collection of essays is absolutely indispensabBy E. HalpernAlthough Wilentzs penchant for inserting himself into the narrative is tiresome; this collection of essays is absolutely indispensable for any student of Bob Dylan. Is beautifully written and full of wonderful surprises.
