Candy Clark and her Polaroid vision of New Hollywood: Back then people would just pose,they weren't so fussy about their photos like they are today'

Candy Clark, an actress who rose to fame in the 1970s, has released a book titled 'Tight Heads,' showcasing her Polaroid photographs of New Hollywood icons. Initially taken as personal souvenirs, these 87 photographs captured the era's influential figures and their reflections. After meeting archivist Sam Sweet, who recognized their significance, Clark agreed to compile her images and memories into a book. Published in March 2023, the collection provides a unique female perspective on a male-dominated cinematic landscape, inviting readers to connect deeply with the figures of that transformative period.

If it wasn't for Sam, they would still be sitting in a drawer, she says, highlighting how her photographs were transformed from personal mementos into a shared historical narrative.

Hollywood is a history of men looking at women through cameras, emphasizing the unique perspective Clark offers with her intimate portraits and insights from a female point of view.

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