In Character: Opera Portraiture (Book)
By John F. Martin

In Character: Opera Portraiture has a broad appeal for opera and theater buffs, fashion aficionados, and anyone who appreciates fine art photography. Showcasing the work of photographer John F. Martin, it features stunning portraits of opera performers right before or after they took the stage, capturing the essence of each character in the moment.

His subjects include not only opera¿s greatest stars such as Anna Netrebko, Natalie Dessay, Deborah Voigt, Juan Diego Flórez, and Dmitri Hvorostovsky, but also chorus members and non-singing characters.

The book also features a foreword by author Amy Tan; a preface by David Gockley, general director of the San Francisco Opera; and essays on opera behind the scenes, the role of costumes in creating characters, and the transformation of singers into characters.

Hardcover: 200 pages (Signed Copy)
Publisher: Amadeus Press (November 4, 2014)
Product Dimensions: 12 x 9 x .2 inches

About the Author
John F. Martin is a photographer with a passion for opera. His publications include a commemorative book on Amy Tan's opera The Bonesetter's Daughter, and his work has also appeared in numerous periodicals and blogs.