John cowan photographer biography book
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John Cowan (photographer)
British photographer (1929–1979)
John Anthony Cowan (22 April 1929 – 26 September 1979)[1] was a British fashion photographer known for his dynamic photographic style when picturing the fashion icons of 1960s London.
Early life
John Anthony Cowan was born on 22 April 1929 at Gillingham, Kent, the only child of Irving Cowan and his wife, Elizabeth Edith Cowan (née Cobley).[2]
Career
Cowan was known for his dynamic photographic style which reflected the energetic atmosphere of 1960s Swinging London.
The Victoria and Albert Museum say, "John Cowan ... epitomised the playful, graphically dynamic style of commercial photography practised in London during the period. His partnership with model and photographer Jill Kennington sparked an exciting period of high-octane image-making for numerous magazines."[3] Among the magazines and newspapers Cowan worked for were Vogue, Queen, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Th