Live From My Studio. The Art of Edie Baskin

Live From My Studio. The Art of Edie Baskin
Author: Edie Baskin

An iconic tribute to 50 years of Saturday Night Live, by the woman who defined the show's visual DNA.

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live (SNL), Live From My Studio presents, for the first time, an impressive overview of the work of Edie Baskin, the groundbreaking photographer and art director who helped shape the face of this legendary television show.

This exclusive coffee table book features a remarkable collection of hand-colored portraits of world-renowned artists from the music, film, and television industries. From rock icons and Hollywood stars to theater legends and comedy talents, all captured by Baskin in her distinctive, intimate style, seen weekly by millions on television.

What makes this book unique:

• A visual tribute to 50 years of SNL
• Exclusive, hand-colored portraits of stars from music, film, theater, and television
• An ode to a lost art form
• Museum-worthy photography with lasting value for art, culture, and television lovers
• Timeless gift for fans of photography, pop culture, and television history

Live From My Studio is more than a photo book. It is a tribute to the power of visual language, creativity, and the rebellious nature of live television. Edie Baskin's unique style and artistic vision brought the humor, emotion, and energy of SNL to life, changing the way we look at stars and storytelling.

About the author:

Edie Baskin is a two-time Emmy-nominated photographer and art director, known for her influential work on Saturday Night Live in the 70s and 80s. She was responsible for the show's visual identity and gained renown for her manually colored celebrity portraits – a style still considered groundbreaking today. Her work is a time capsule of a generation that forever changed entertainment, art, and society.