Regan Books recently published “Photo by Sammy Davis Jr.” a 352 page hardcover collection of images taken by the ‘Brat Pack’ member beginning in the early 1950s. According to the book Jerry Lewis gave Davis a later model Ciro35 35mm rangefinder camera and the entertainer was “hooked.” The images in the book document Davis’ photos of friends, family, politicians and celebrities including fellow Brat Pack alumni Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, as well as James Dean, Paul Newman and Marilyn Monroe. Images range from thoughtful compositions to quick snapshots. Available online or at most local book stores this is an interesting look behind the scenes during one of America’s most entertaining time periods. Tuesday, February 20, 2007
New Sammy Davis Jr. Photo Book
Regan Books recently published “Photo by Sammy Davis Jr.” a 352 page hardcover collection of images taken by the ‘Brat Pack’ member beginning in the early 1950s. According to the book Jerry Lewis gave Davis a later model Ciro35 35mm rangefinder camera and the entertainer was “hooked.” The images in the book document Davis’ photos of friends, family, politicians and celebrities including fellow Brat Pack alumni Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, as well as James Dean, Paul Newman and Marilyn Monroe. Images range from thoughtful compositions to quick snapshots. Available online or at most local book stores this is an interesting look behind the scenes during one of America’s most entertaining time periods. 
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