RE: Salinger photos
PODESTA,Lesley (Lesley.PODESTA@deetya.gov.au)
Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:00:45 +1100
Jon wrote:
>If I remember correctly, what struck DeLillo about the photo is Salinger's
>expression: the total fear and disgust and frustration he felt at being
ambushed by a camera.
I agree. I think it's interesting, in the light of our most recent
discussions about JDS' photographs to reflect on the recent death of
Michael Hutchence and the "paparazzi" debate.
(He died in Australia so we're being innundated with "media comment". I
don't really know a lot about MH.)
Michael Hutchence was apparently good friends with Versacce and Dodi Al
Fayed and was depressed about their deaths. He claims that his
relationship with Paula Yates was made unbearable partly due to the
intrusion of the press and photographers.I'm not sure where this is
leading to, but somehow I'm pleased that JDS so devoutly removes himself
from the photographers "kill".
I'm very pleased that he does not live in the world of photographs
stolen by paparazzi and am not interested in stealing his image by
purchasing those publications that print them.
Somehow I feel that by delving into his private life and looking at his
photos I'm part of a murder plot to "kill off" the real people behind
those images. As a humble reader, I just want to enjoy his work.
Lesley P.
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