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Burt Glinn was an American professional photographer who worked with Magnum Photos. He was born on July 23, 1925, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and passed away on April 9, 2008, in Southampton, New York [2]. Glinn had a diverse career and covered a wide range of subjects, including revolutionary leader Fidel Castro's entrance into Havana, Cuba, and photographing notable figures such as Andy Warhol and Helen Frankenthaler [2].

Early Life and Career:

Glinn studied literature at Harvard University, where he edited and photographed for the college newspaper, Harvard Crimson [2].

He served in the US Army and worked for Life magazine from 1949 to 1950 [2].

Glinn became an associate member of Magnum Photos in 1951, along with Eve Arnold and Dennis Stock, and became a full member in 1954 [2].

He gained recognition for his vibrant color photographs of the South Seas, Japan, Russia, Mexico, and California [2].

In 1959, Glinn received the Mathew Brady Award for Magazine Photographer of the Year for his photo essay on the South Seas [2].

Notable Works and Achievements:

Glinn covered significant events such as the Sinai War, the US Marine invasion of Lebanon, and Fidel Castro's takeover of Cuba [2].

He collaborated with writer Laurens van der Post on publications like "A Portrait of All the Russias" and "A Portrait of Japan" [2].

His reportages appeared in publications such as Esquire, Geo, Travel and Leisure, Fortune, Life, and Paris-Match [2].

Glinn was known for his versatility and technical brilliance, making him one of Magnum's great corporate and advertising photographers [3].

He received numerous awards for his editorial and commercial photography, including the Best Book of Photographic Reporting from Abroad from the Overseas Press Club and the Best Print Ad of the Year from the Art Directors Club of New York [2].