Jill Kennington: Model Years

Jill Kennington, a successful model of the 1960s, has written a memoir that reflects on her professional experiences and personal journey. The memoir includes insights into her collaboration with renowned photographers, as well as her memories of a remarkable cast of characters in the fashion, modeling, film, and photography industries. It also explores her intense emotional challenges and dark episodes in her private life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 16 September 2021
Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group

Jill Kennington, a prominent figure in the modeling industry during the 1960s, epitomized a youthful, vibrant, and dynamic vision of beauty that became synonymous with that era. Her memoir takes the form of an extended interview, conducted by historian Philippe Garner, who initiated and guided the project. The chapter titles, such as "To Turkey for Elle," "To the Arctic for American Vogue," "To Kenya with Peter Beard," and "Cast for Antonioni's Blow-Up," provide a glimpse into Jill's professional experiences during those heady years.

In her memoir, Jill vividly recounts her collaborations with some of the most renowned photographers of the time, including Richard Avedon, William Klein, Saul Leiter, Helmut Newton, and Norman Parkinson. She also shares cherished memories of a remarkable cast of characters, including Federico Fellini, Norman Hartnell, David Lean, Mary Quant, Vidal Sassoon, Terence Stamp, and Veruschka.

Beyond offering valuable insights into the worlds of fashion, modeling, film, and photography, Jill's memoir is a poignant portrayal of intense emotional struggles and dark episodes that characterized her private life. It is a moving and inspiring story of a young woman's journey toward self-awareness and personal growth.

Weight: 984g
Dimension: 193 x 257 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913491925