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Book Synopsis: Graham Boynton's Wild is the definitive biography of photographer Peter Beard, a larger-than-life icon who pushed the boundaries of art and scandalized international high society with his high-profile affairs. He was the original 20th century “enfant terrible” with the looks of a Greek god who blazed like a comet across the worlds of art, photography, and fame. The scion of several old WASP fortunes, he was by instinct an adventurer, and the more dangerous the escapade, the better: whether he was hunting big game in Africa, ingesting epic quantities of drugs, or pursuing the most beautiful women in the world. Among his friends were Jackie Onassis, Andy Warhol, and Francis Bacon. When Peter Beard died in 2020 after mysteriously disappearing from his Montauk home, he remained an enigma to even his closest friends.
Journalist and author Graham Boynton was a friend for more than 30 years, spending time with Beard at his bush camp in Africa, in London, and at his Long Island home. From hundreds of Boynton’s interviews with Beard’s closest friends, former lovers, and fellow artists comes this intimate portrait of a man Sir Mick Jagger called “a visionary.”
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Discover the captivating life of Peter Beard, the legendary photographer, adventurer, and lover. Graham Boynton's "Wild" takes you on an extraordinary journey through the thrilling life of this larger-than-life icon. With his boundary-pushing art and scandalous affairs, Beard captivated international high society. Dive into the world of a true 20th-century enfant terrible and be mesmerized by his Greek god-like looks that made him shine like a comet.
As the scion of several old WASP fortunes, Beard was driven by his instinct for adventure. Whether he was hunting big game in Africa, indulging in epic quantities of drugs, or pursuing the most beautiful women in the world, he showed no fear. Imagine rubbing shoulders with icons like Jackie Onassis, Andy Warhol, and Francis Bacon – Beard's friends who embraced his audacious spirit.
However, even to his closest friends, Peter Beard remained an enigma until his mysterious disappearance from his Montauk home in 2020. Enter the world of this visionary through the eyes of journalist and author Graham Boynton, who spent over three decades with Beard. From exclusive interviews with Beard's inner circle, former lovers, and fellow artists, Boynton paints an intimate portrait of a man who defied convention.
Don't miss out on the definitive biography of Peter Beard. Immerse yourself in the thrilling pages of "Wild" and unlock the secrets of an extraordinary life. Get your copy today and experience the legacy of a true legend by clicking here.
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