Photographing Greatness The Story of Karsh

Yousuf Karsh, an Armenian Christian, had an early interest in photography. As he became known for the quality of his work, Karsh's close proximity to powerful leaders in Ottawa led to commissions of portraits for Canadian politicians, foreign leaders, and eventually celebrities from all over the world. He became known as the worlds' finest portrait photographer. Over a seventy plus year career, Karsh photographed innumerable famous musicians, artists, actors, captains of industry and politicians, and, in arguably his most famous single portrait image, Winston Churchill. This children's biography on this fascinating figure who immortalized the makers of history in the tumultuous 20th century, brings to life his journey through the North American immigrant experience to eventually living the American dream in an exciting career.Goodall, Lian is the author of 'Photographing Greatness The Story of Karsh', published 2007 under ISBN 9781894917346 and ISBN 1894917340.