Leica ambassador photographer Phil Penman understands New York City as a 'kind of living thing in itself' - a creature of unrelenting motion and metamorphosis and a thing of serendipitous beauty. For over two decades, he has kept his fingers on the pulse of the city, pounding the pavement on the frenzied streets as a portraitist of local personalities, fine art photographer documenting the sublime cityscape, and a paparazzo, chasing stars who circulate through the world's greatest city from around the globe. From undercover snaps of Michael Jackson to a highspeed race against law enforcement for Britney Spears, Penman's personal anecdotes and unfiltered insights take readers behind the flashing lights, offering insider access into the mad-dash lives of the paparazzi. With years of hunting down the celebrity buzz all around New York City, Penman has also witnessed and documented all that the city has to offer, from its majestic urban geography to the colourful locals and their unapologetic idiosyncrasies. From the mundane to the sublime, the grime and glamour, Street profiles the citizens, celebrities, and the city itself with an artist's eye, taking readers out to the centre of the action in the city that never sleeps.

About the Author
New York based photographer Phil Penman has documented the rapid flux of New York City's streets for over 15 years. Born in the tranquil corner of Dorset, England, Phil studied photography at the Berkshire College of Art and Design before setting off to the United States to work for a celebrity news agency, photographing living legends such as Jennifer Lopez, Bill Gates, and Christopher Reeve. He currently travels across the world photographing assignments for a diverse range of clients, including the bestselling magazines People and Hello, The Independent, Daily Mirror, The Sun, and The Guardian, as well as USA Today and the New York Post.

Reviews
"It took Penman roughly a year to sift through thousands of his photos to curate his recently released photo book, Street, which showcases his celebrity photos, as well as street photography and landscape snapshots."-The Daily Mail 2019



Book Information
ISBN 9780999243053
Author Phil Penman
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Glitterati Inc
Publisher Glitterati Inc