A legendary musicians intimate vision of a great photographers profound exquisitely somber oeuvreBringing together the sensibilities of two remarkable artists Peter Hujar Curated by Elton John provides striking proof of how one artists eye can shed light on another. Though known worldwide as one of the most revered performers of our era Elton John is also a seasoned collector of photographs with an acute and personal understanding of Hujars achievement.Through a selection of 50 photographs the book presents a wideranging survey of Hujars career. John writes ampampquotHujars humanity depth and sensual insights arent for everyone and dont need to be but once his pictures get into your bloodstream they are impossible to shake.ampampquot The publication includes works spanning nearly two decades featuring portraits of Hujars eclectic circle of friends his landmark nudes atmospheric landscapes portraits of performers Stevie Wonder Peggy Lee and Edgar Winter and a moving image of the artist with his mother.Peter Hujar 193487 was born in Trenton New Jersey and moved to Manhattan to work in the magazine advertising and fashion industries.