This volume considers the film-stills of Ernst Haas, one of the most accomplished photographers of the twentieth century, transgressing the borders between static photography and the moving image.
Indeed, so great was his mastery of colour, light, and motion that Haas was frequently called upon to photograph large group actions — from the battle scenes of Charge of the Light Brigade and the dances of West Side Story to the ski-slopes of Downhill Racer.
While adding a fascinating new take on the sets and the stars he photographed, Ernst Haas’ On Set will also introduce readers to a little-known but crucial dimension in the work of this celebrated photographer.
