Steve Starr 2011 "STARRLIGHT"

Photographer Steve Starr Honored Among Chicago's Divos

Second City Style contributing photographer Steve Starr was honored Tuesday, February 8, 2011 along with other Chicago Divos!

InfoMaven presents The Divo Series that honors and brings together successful men for networking and more! Held at the House of Blues Foundation Room, 329 North Dearborn in Chcago.

Divo: {dee-voh}, celebrita: A Divo is an Italian word used to describe male superstars!

The Divo Series honors influential men in Media, Marketing, Sports, Fashion, Fitness, Music, TV and much more! Maybe you know, or want to get to know one of these men. Read more about Chicago Divos.

Steve Starr launches newest book on Hollywood

Author and Photographer Steve Starr launched his newest book STARRLIGHT – Glamorous Latin Movie Stars of Early Hollywood, on October 10, 2010.

The private event, held at the beautiful Rumba, had 18 photographers capturing the glamour of the 330 distinguished guests who dined on the fabulous menu by chef Benjamin Soto, danced to the live entertainment by the ivory tuxedoed Los Tropicanos,  and received glittering silver and gold Metallic Mohair goody bags holding special gifts that included a silver star-shaped bookmark and a glass star-shaped votive as well as Starr’s hand-signed, treasured book, hardbound in silver linen.

Diana Palomar - Vice President Community Affairs ABC 7 News was the  Mistress of Ceremonies and the elegant hostesses for STARRLIGHT included Candace Jordan of CandidCandace.com, Dori Wilson of Dori Wilson Public Relations, Arabel Alva Rosales Co-Executive producer of Latino Fashion Week, entrepreneur Leticia Herrera, and Carmen C. Rivera of En Chicago. See photos from the event and other events photographed by Steve Starr.

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Roam Chicago's Night Spots with Steve Starr

Art deco expert Steve Starr - author, photographer, artist and designer - the owner of Steve Starr Studios, in Chicago, celebrating it's 44th Anniversary in 2011. His column and photography, STARRLIGHT, appear in several publications, and his work includes the book Picture Perfect:Deco Photo Frames 1926-1946, Rizzoli International Publications, 1991. Starr lives in Chicago.

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Rosie O'Donnell moved to Chicago to host her own show on Oprah Winfrey's OWN Network, and now lives in the wonderful Lake View neighborhood. O'Donnell is the cover girl for the December issue of Michigan Avenue Magazine, whcih held a lavish welcome party for her in the beautfiul private high roller gambling room at the Horseshoe Casino. The party was attended by hundreds of glamorous Chicagoans, and O'Donnell was particularly pleasant and fun with everyone, also posing graciously and happily for my camera. Photo of Rosie O'Donnell with Tribune society coluimnist Candace Jordan by Steve Starr, December 8, 2011.

Her Imperial Highness Maria-Anna Galitzine and Her Royal Highness Princess Gabriella of Savoy, Drake Hotel, October 25, 2011.  Photo by Steve Starr

Mario Tricoci and models Mercedes and Juni at Mario Make Me A Model Fashion Focus ~ Chicago, October 19, 2011. Photo by Steve Starr.

Actor John C. Reilly on the Red Carpet for the premiere of his newest film, We Need to Talk About Kevin, presented by the Chicago International Film Festival, AMC Theatre, Chicago, October 11, 2011. Film Festival and Pump Room. Photos by Steve Starr

Television's Lavergne and Shirley in Chicago. Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall at the Hollywood Collectable Show in Rosemont, October 1, 2011. Photo by Steve Starr.

Glamorama 2011

The Flight Attendants of the ICELAND EXPRESS arrive in Chicago with their beautiful white plane given a Water Cannon Salute from Chicago Firetrucks celebrating the new weekly service to O'Hare International Airport, June 10, 2011. Photo by Steve Starr

Molly Ringwald, star of The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, held a signing for her new book, Getting The Pretty Back, at the beautiful Union League Club of Chicago, April 27, 2011. Photo by Steve Starr

Starrlight; Glamorous Latin Movie Stars of Early Hollywood

By Steve Starr (Author), Patrick Aylward (Editor), Melissa Davis (Editor).

Five women born in the early 20th Century made their way to a small, magical town in California named Hollywood, where they eventually became revered for their talent and beauty. They had lucrative careers of dazzling glamour riddled with outrageous incidents, flashy headlines and savage disappointment. Adored for their presence, charm and flair, they were also worshipped and betrayed by lovers and husbands, and surrounded by improbable circumstances while idolized worldwide by millions.
Starrlight; Glamorous Latin Movie Stars Of Early Hollywood presents colorful biographical accounts od cinematic stars Maria Montez, Rita Hayworth, Lupe Velez, Carmen Miranda and Dolores Del Rio.
Every page is an especially creative feast for the eyes. This elegant silver linen-bound limited edition brings together over 100 images, including 50 rarely-seen photos of the featured actresses. This is an art book treasure for the ages, and a portrait of Starr's unreserved passion for his material. Hardcover. 74 pages. First Flight Books; 1st edition (September 15, 2010).

Other books by Steve Starr on Amazon.com

Picture Perfect: Deco Photo Frames 1926-1946 From the mid-1920s to the beginning of the postwar era in the 1940s, Deco-style metal-and-glass picture frames were a common item for sale in department stores, photography studios, and five-and-dimes across America. They are now a collectible, valued for their decorative detailing and their variety of styles and sizes. Picture Perfect presents hundreds of these products from a bygone era, tracing their history in the United States and providing information about the manufacturing techniques employed in their production. 160 pages. Publisher: Rizzoli (October 15, 1991)

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