Baron Wolman

Baron Wolman has done several shows and has spoken numerous times at Gallery 270 @ Bergen County Camera events. Please don't hesitate to call for information regarding any Baron Woman photograph, book, or merchandise needs. Our large inventory has all things Baron Wolman, from a $15 book to a $15,000 platinum print portfolio.

Biography

Baron Wolman grew up in Columbus, Ohio, studied philosophy at Northwestern
University in Chicago, learned German at the Defense Language School in Monterey,
California, and then did a tour with military intelligence in West Berlin.

In Berlin, Wolman sold his first photo essay for publication, a story about life behind
the then-new Berlin Wall. From Germany he moved to California to continue his
career as a photo journalist.

In 1967, a fortuitous meeting with Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone, resulted
in Wolman becoming that publication's first chief photographer. For three years his
photographs were published regularly in Rolling Stone and became the magazine's
graphic centerpiece. Over forty years later, those same photographs, picture
memories of the 60's, are now widely exhibited and collected.

"Jerry Garcia" by Baron Wolman

In 1970, Wolman left the Stone to start his own magazine, Rags, the "Rolling Stone of
fashion." The creative and irreverent monthly featured styles of the times and was an
acknowledged journalistic success. Unfortunately, Rags did not survive the recession
and publication ceased after only 13 issues.

When he was suddenly bitten by the flying bug in the mid-seventies Wolman bought
a little Cessna, learned to fly and began doing aerial photography. Collections of his
aerial landscapes have appeared in two successful books, “California From the Air: The
Golden Coast” and “The Holy Land: Israel From The Air.” For many years his colorful
"airscapes" were published annually in his popular "from the air" scenic calendars.

Over the years Wolman had become addicted to publishing's "natural high." In
1974, he founded Squarebooks Publishing. With world headquarters now located 60
miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Santa Rosa, California, Squarebooks
continues its long tradition of publishing an eclectic list of illustrated, quality books.

"Jimi Hendrix" by Baron Wolman

In August 2001, Baron moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico -- to savor its tasty chili-infused
cuisine, to marvel at its relentlessly beautiful sunsets, and to revel in the ambiance of
its delightfully eccentric, artistic community.

With the 2011 publication of his book, “Baron Wolman – The Rolling Stone Years,”
Baron and his photographs are once more in great demand, with exhibits and
appearances scheduled in cities and countries around the world. His long-time
mantra, “Mixing Business With Pleasure Since 1965,” continues to be his guiding light...

Gallery 270 has a wide selection of Baron Wolman photographs, signed books and
merchandise in stock. This includes a few remaining copies of his acclaimed “Icons Of
Rock” platinum print portfolio, original photographs beginning at $350, and signed
books beginning at $15.

More Info

Gallery Show Online - Baron Wolman The Rolling Stone Covers

Gallery Show Online - Baron Wolman Forever Young Pictures from the 60's

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