James Dean Pomegranate Publications Poster - Sanford Roth 1985

Specifications
Title: James Dean
Featured Photographer: Sanford Roth (American, 1906–1962)
Publisher: Pomegranate Publications, Corte Madera, California (Catalog No. 1527) 
Copyright: © 1985 Beulah Roth 
Source: Adapted from the Pomegranate calendar "James Dean" 
Medium: Vintage Cultural Movie Icon Poster
Dimensions: 63.5 x 48 cm
Status: Authentic 1985 Vintage Printing, Clean Condition, Never Framed.
 
About the Poster/Artwork
This highly intimate and rare vintage James Dean Pomegranate Publications Poster is an authentic 1985 cultural release. The poster captures a legendary candid color photograph of the iconic Hollywood actor James Dean, captured by his close friend and acclaimed photojournalist Sanford Roth. The warm, atmospheric composition shows Dean in an intimate setting inside his apartment, wearing his famous black-and-white striped knit sailor shirt while sitting at a dark polished wooden table. He is accompanied by a large cat resting beside him, with personal ephemera, a glass of milk, a small sculpture silhouette, and a globe scattered around the background. Originally shot just weeks before his tragic passing in 1955, this beautifully balanced image serves as an exceptional historical document of Hollywood's ultimate rebel, offering a gentle glimpse into his private world. Featuring clean typography of the actor's name below the framed image, it is a highly prized collector's piece for cinema history enthusiasts, vintage media buffs, and retro interior decorators.
 
About the Artist / Institution
Sanford Roth was an internationally recognized American magazine photographer and photojournalist whose work appeared in premium mid-century periodicals such as Life, Look, and Paris Match. Roth formed an exceptionally close professional and personal bond with James Dean during the filming of the cinematic masterpiece "Giant" (1956), capturing some of the most hauntingly raw, iconic, and naturalistic candid images of the young star's brief life. Pomegranate Publications, established in California, became world-renowned during the late 20th century for its high-quality cultural graphics, museum calendars, and specialized fine art poster editions. Authorized under the estate copyright of the photographer's widow, Beulah Roth, this licensed 1985 pressing beautifully preserves the rich grain, cinematic lighting, and emotional authenticity of Roth's original artistic archive.