James Dean on the set of Rebel Without a Cause; Audrey Hepburn on her bike with pet dog in tow; Marlon Brando taking out the garbage; Rock Hudson emerging from the shower; Elizabeth Taylor soaking up the sun. These are just a few of the myriad of iconic images for which renowned photographer Sid Avery is responsible. This sumptuous volume is a long overdue tribute to his prolific talent.

One of the greatest names working in Hollywood from the 1940s through the 1960s, Sid Avery became known for his candid portraits of the stars. He made history as the only photographer to shoot both the original 1960 cast of Ocean’s Eleven and the 2001 remake, recreating his iconic group shot around the pool table. He later became one of the top names in advertising photography, as well as a successful commercial director. In the 1980s, he established mptvimages: the Motion Picture and Television Photo Archive. Avery’s son Ron has continued this legacy, and today mptvimages is recognized as one of greatest archives of Hollywood imagery. Sid Avery: The Art of the Hollywood Snapshot been compiled with full access to mptv's archive. It's wealth of beautifully reproduced images includes outtakes and contact sheets - with over half of its photographs never-before-seen in print.