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Master of Photography Dennis Stock Dies
01/13/10
CMG is deeply saddened to hear the news about the passing of legendary photographer Dennis Stock who was known particularly for his portraits of James Dean, and other Hollywood icons.
According to Magnum Photos, the master of photography died late last night at the age of 81. He joined Magnum in 1951 and soon catapulted into the public eye as one of the most recognized photographers of all time.
He was once quoted saying "Art is a well-articulated manifestation of an aspect of life. I have been privileged to view much of life through my cameras, making the journey an enlightened experience. My emphasis has mainly been on affirmative reactions to human behavior and a strong attraction to the beauty in nature."
His photographs have been published in many magazines such as Life, Paris Match and Stern, including 28 books in his career.
Stock's love and devotion to photography was evident in the way he evoked "the spirit of America through his memorable and iconic portraits of Hollywood stars."
"Dennis Stock was an Intregral part of James Dean's life and made an immeasurable contribution to James Dean's career," said CMG CEO, Mark Roesler.
For example, in "Get the Picture: A Personal History of Journalism" (1998), former boss, John G. Morris, said "Dennis is probably best known today for his 1955 essay on James Dean - and specifically for a single image of Dean, in Times Square, walking the 'Street of Broken Dreams,' his shoulders hunched, his head pulled low inside an overcoat. The essay appeared in Life and did much to help make the short-lived actor a cult figure."
Stock's dedication to the craft of photography will be treasured for generations to come.
He is survived by his wife, author Susan Richards; his children, John Raymond, Rodney Stock and Christina Stock; by Jason (his grandson) and Jackie Brinkerhoff; and five great-grandchildren.