Gordon Parks - photographer, poet, composer of music, writer - is truly a Renaissance man. In A Star for Noon he turns all his gifts to the universally appealing theme of love. This gorgeous book combines exquisite female nudes with still lifes, poetry, and original music. Much of this work has never been published, for Parks, at eighty-seven, continues to be a vital and active artist.The publication of this book will coincide with the airing of a major HBO documentary on Parks's life and work. Gordon Parks is a beloved figure in the history of the arts in our century, and the story of his struggles against racism and in the pursuit of beauty have inspired generations. A Star for Noon is a lyrical and unabashedly romantic gift book that will appeal to Parks's many followers, as well as lovers everywhere.
