Overview
Written by Antony Penrose, son of American feminist icon Lee Miller and British artist Roland Penrose this delightful narrative introduces the fascinating lives of Lee Miller; War Correspondent and Surrealist photographer and her husband Roland Penrose; Surrealist artist and co-founder of the ICA, whilst taking a tour of their extraordinary home in the Sussex countryside. Farleys's exterior has no hint of visual excitements to be discovered. Bright walls & corridors filled with remarkable & eclectic art. The book gives a glimpse into amazing lives of Lee Miller & Roland Penrose. This special anniversary edition, 75 years at Farleys, has new photography and never seen before insights to the house. AUTHOR: Co-Director of Farleys House and Gallery Ltd which manages the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection, Antony Penrose is the son of the American photographer Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, surrealist artist and biographer of Picasso, Miró, Man Ray and Tàpies. Antony has written numerous books, articles and two plays on the subject of his parents and their associates. The movie LEE, released in 2024 starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller is based on his biography The Lives of Lee Miller. He lectures widely and is a curator of photography, an artist and film maker in his own right. SELLING POINTS: . Captures the spirit of Farleys, home of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose and allows others to enjoy this unique artist's home . Short Biographies of Lee Miller and Roland Penrose . Includes the stories behind the photographs 101 colour, 114 b/w illustrations
Full Product Details
Author: Antony Penrose ,
Joanna Moorhead
Publisher: Lee Miller Archives Publishing
Imprint: Lee Miller Archives Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 22.90cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 28.50cm
Weight: 0.812kg
ISBN: 9781914298066
ISBN 10: 1914298063
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Co-Director of Farleys House and Gallery Ltd which manages the Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection, Antony Penrose is the son of the American photographer Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, surrealist artist and biographer of Picasso, Miró, Man Ray and Tàpies. Antony has written numerous books, articles and two plays on the subject of his parents and their associates. The movie LEE, released in 2024 starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller is based on his biography The Lives of Lee Miller. He lectures widely and is a curator of photography, an artist and film maker in his own right.
