Photographer Murray Garrett's
camera captured the film icons of the silver screen's Golden Age.

ALICE BURDICK SCHWEIGER
Special to the Jewish News

or more than a half-centu-
ry, photojournalist Murray
Garrett has been snapping
pictures of Hollywood's
most prominent stars during public
and private moments. His remark-
able stills capture the likes of Marilyn
Monroe, Jack Benny, Elizabeth
Taylor and Lauren Bacall at exclusive
parties, elaborate events and at
home. In his new book, Hollywood

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(Harry N. Abrams; $35), Garrett
showcases 150 of his most memo-
rable photos.
"I feel fortunate to have pho-
tographed some of the most famous
and glamorous people of the world,"

says Garrett, whose pictures have appeared in a
bevy of magazines, including Lift, Look and
Time. "So many of these people are truly spe-
cial. Their presence is astounding."
In Hollywood Candid, Garrett shares
Above: not only his prize photos but discusses
Richard Burton his personal experiences with
and Elizabeth Hollywood's leading men and women.
Taylor take their "[The book] gives people a glimpse into
daughters to the stars' private lives," he says. "It also
Disneyland. paints a picture of Hollywood's heyday."
One of his most thrilling assignments,
Right: "Hollywood Garrett writes, was photographing
Candid" showcases Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
150 of Murray with their daughters at Disneyland. "If
Garrett's best you ever want an example to show how
photographs. superstars are just plain folk, this was it,"
Inset: Murray he notes.
"At the beginning of the outing every-
Garrett: Giving

readers a glimpse
into the stars'
private lives.

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