7 Books By and About Lord Snowdon That Are Perfect for Fans of The Crown
Given how the royal family operates in 2019, it's almost difficult to imagine one of the Queen's close family members having a job outside of public service. But that's exactly what Princess Margaret's husband, Lord Snowdon, did. He didn't let his status as the British monarch's brother-in-law stop him from pursuing his photography career. In fact, it only propelled his success.
Read on for a few biographies that feature insight into Lord Snowdon's life, plus titles written by the man himself.
Phoenix
amazon.com
$17.95
This semi-authorized biography is a must-read for anyone curious about Princess Margaret's husband. Anne de Courcy spoke with Lord Snowdon for the book (along with several others close to him), and it's a no-holds-barred look at his life, work, and relationships.
amazon.com
$49.67
This collection of Snowdon's work highlights his celebrity portraits, and even features a few images of Princess Diana.
imusti
amazon.com
$45.00
Written by Antony Armstrong-Jones, and curated by his daughter Frances von Hofmannsthal, A Life in View features 175 fashion photographs and portraits, and serves as a retrospective on Snowden's career. The text also includes previously unpublished archive material such as polaroids, private scrapbooks, and letters.
Craig Brown
amazon.com
$14.99
Snowdon plays a supporting role in this unique biography of the Princess Margaret. Come for the Instagram-worth cover, and stay for a few chapters where Brown veers away from history to dwell in what could have been for the Queen's sister.
Brand: Anova Books
amazon.com
$5.99
Published in 1997, Snowdon on Stage features several decades of Snowdon's photographs of the theater world, and includes pictures of acting giants such as Fiona Shaw, Ralf Fiennes, Helen Mirren, and Laurence Olivier.
Brand: Pavilion Books
amazon.com
$19.99
While Snowdon was perhaps best-know for his portraits, this book highlights his nature photography, and more specifically, his shots of flowers.
Hachette Books
amazon.com
$25.20
A new memoir by Princess Margaret's lady-in-waiting Anne Glenconner doesn't hit shelves in the States until next year, but a few excerpts published in the British press have already piqued our interest. Lady in Waiting promises to reveal what the royal family is really like when the cameras stop rolling, and while Lord Snowdon isn't the focus, he definitely features in the story.
7 Books By and About Lord Snowdon That Are Perfect for Fans of The Crown
Given how the royal family operates in 2019, it's almost difficult to imagine one of the Queen's close family members having a job outside of public service. But that's exactly what Princess Margaret's husband, Lord Snowdon, did. He didn't let his status as the British monarch's brother-in-law stop him from pursuing his photography career. In fact, it only propelled his success.
Read on for a few biographies that feature insight into Lord Snowdon's life, plus titles written by the man himself.
Antony Armstrong-Jones was more than just the Queen's brother-in-law.
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