June 13, 2008
Diane Keaton has a passion for photography. Her latest find is the work of Bill Wood, a commercial photographer from Texas who shot the everyday people and places of Ft. Worth, Texas during the 1950s and 60s. From 20,000 negatives, she and her collaborator Marvin Heiferman selected pictures for a new book and museum exhibit. Kurt talks with Diane and Marvin about Bill Wood's Business.
It's quite touching that Ms. Keaton thinks that they were trying to "confirm their lives," BUT weren't they trying to confirm their businesses ? Businessmen trying gimmicks to make money, keep up with the business trends, etc. ?
She must be quite romantic about America during this period of time. Just as well, because she'll have half of older America right with her ! It's that time in our lives to be nostalgic, don't you think ? If not now - WHEN ?
The description of the photographs on the radio was, for the most part, better than the actual image.
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