Annie Leibovitz (Volume 150)

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From the bestselling biography series Little People, BIG DREAMS, discover the life of Annie Leibovitz, the groundbreaking photographer. Discover the inspiring story of Annie Leibovitz, the iconic photographer who defined pop culture for a generation. Born in Connecticut, USA, little Annie loved art from an early age and was encouraged by her mother to pursue art. She went to art college to become a painter, but after trying out photography, she couldn’t put her camera down. In her twenties she became the Rolling Stone magazine’s chief photographer which kickstarted a decades-long career, during which she has captured some of the most iconic images ever. Annie was also the first woman to have a feature exhibition at the US National Portrait Gallery, and the Library of Congress has declared her to be a Living Legend. Her dramatic, playful and quirky photography has redefined what it means to be an artist. This powerful book features beautiful illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Annie's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.   This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

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