The Big Shot
By Greg Brennan

First monograph on the singular British photojournalist, featuring work that spans the last three decadesA compelling who’s who of celebrity culture, from Kate Moss to Queen Elizabeth II; from Jack Nicholson to Adele; from Barack Obama to Lady GagaFull of Greg Brennan's vivid on-the-scene recollections of where, when, and whoThe Big Shot: Photographs by Greg Brennan showcases the work of one of Britain's longest standing and most celebrated press photographers, offering an intimate look at three decades of celebrity, entertainment and major events. From Hollywood and music legends to sporting greats, fashion visionaries and members of the British royal family, Greg Brennan has spent a lifetime chasing every opportunity to provide the public with rare behind-the-scenes insights, capturing encounters with the likes of Jack Nicholson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Queen Elizabeth II. Told in the photographer's own words, with an accompanying narrative by his son Dylan, this volume represents not only an outstanding photographic record of headline-making people and occasions, but also a deeply personal account of a photographer's pursuit of the perfect shot – sometimes decades in the making. Featuring over 100 photographs, The Big Shot: Photographs by Greg Brennan is a stunning parade of famous faces and the story of Brennan's mission to reveal something of the individuals behind the most public of personas.