In the early 1970s, Ginny Winn became the first in-house staff photographer for Warner/RepriseRecords in Burbank, CA, when its roster included John Cale, Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Maria Muldaur, Jimmy Webb, The Incredible String Band, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Captain Beefheart, Alice Cooper, Frank Zappa, Bonnie Raitt, Tim Buckley, Arlo Guthrie, Joe Boyd, and Jackie DeShannon. Led by Mo Ostin and Joe Smith, the label’s catalog was a blend of counterculture icons and Americana (before it had a name).

By the late 70s, Ginny moved into Hollywood imagery, capturing the likes of Carly Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Roz Kelly, Penelope Spheeris, Jodie Foster and Gloria Swanson. Along the way, Ginny also photographed Bob Marley, Al Green, Maxayn Lewis, Donna Summer, and Alice Coltrane. It was rare for a female photographer to get such access, yet Ginny was not an outsider: she was welcomed into artists’ homes, dressing rooms, and private moments.

Edited and annotated by historians Pat Thomas and Jessica Hundley with Ginny’s cooperation, Grievous Angels, Trout Masks, and American Beauties presents Ginny’s remarkable story for the first time — and is rich with candid, never-before-seen photos. Beautifully designed by Nic Taylor at Thunderwing, this book also features an essay and interviews with Ginny’s close friend Maria Muldaur.

— order from Fantagraphics
— kcrw Press Play interview
— los angeles magazine article
— Dig! article
— promotional video
— booksigning at Diesel (past)
— ginny winn on getty images

not all photos below are in the book
(but most are, and there are way more in the book)

Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley July 26, 1978 at The Daisy In Beverly Hills, California.
Actress Jodi Foster poses for a portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician, composer, producer Jerry Garcia in studio 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
1973: Musician Chris Ethridge poses for portrait in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
American actress, singer and producer Gloria Swanson tributee at Telluride Film Festival 1974 in Telluride, Colorado.
American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer and film director Frank Zappa in his studio 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer, producer and songwriter Al Green poses for a portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Film director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola at First Annual Telluride Fim Festival 1974 in Telluride, Colorado.
Musician, Singer, Songwriter, and Producer Stevie Wonder, and Singer, Songwriter and Producer Reverend Patrick Henderson in studio circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer/Musician Gram Parsons playing basketball in backyard in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician, songwriter and guitarist Tim Buckley performs in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist James Taylor poses for portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician, composer, producer Jerry Garcia in the studio 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
Drummer Mickey Hart at the Grateful Dead Ranch 1972 in Novato, California.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist James Taylor poses for portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley and wife Rita Marley, July 26, 1978 at The Daisy In Beverly Hills, California.
Jamaican singer and songwriter Bob Marley and Bass player Rick Danko, July 26, 1978 at The Daisy In Beverly Hills, California.
Musician, singer, songwriter Charlie Allen poses for portrait in Los Angeles, California in 1972.
Singer, songwriter and actor Alice Cooper performs at the Forum in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer, songwriter and actor Alice Cooper performs at the Forum in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Lead guitarist and founding member of the Alice Cooper band, Michael Bruce performs with Alice Cooper at the Forum in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer, songwriter and guitarist James Taylor poses for portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
American Blues Guitarist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist in Hollywood studio session circa 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell poses for portrait 1976 in Los Angeles, California.
American musician, singer-songwriter, experimental composer, artist and poet Don Van Vliet aka Captain Beefheart poses for portrait circa 1973 in Eureka, California.
American rock and blues singer-songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band Greg Allman in studio circa 1976 in Los Angeles, California.
Singerand songwriter Leslie Gore poses for portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Five string banjoist and steel guitar player Bill Keith in studio 1972 in Los Angeles, California.
American session drummer Jim Keltner in studio 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
American jazz and blues saxophonist, songwriter, conductor, arranger and composer Benny Carter in studio circa 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician, composer, producer Jerry Garcia in studio 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
Jazz musician and composer Alice Coltrane poses for a portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Blues singer, songwriter and slide guitar player Bonnie Raitt at television studio February 25, 1975 in San Francisco, California.
Singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Lowell George, with his band Little Feat, poses for portrait circa 1975 in Los Angeles, California.
Singer Etta James backstage at Grateful Dead concert May 25, 1974 in Santa Barbara, California.
Singer, songwriter and actress Melissa Manchester poses for portrait circa 1977 in Los Angeles, California.
Musician, producer, graphic artist and illustrator Klaus Voorman in recording studio 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
American-Canadian musician, performer and author Amos Garrett in studio 1974 in Los Angels, California.
Blues singer and harmonica player Paul Butterfield in concert with Butterfield Blues Band 1974 in Santa Monica, California.
Southern, Country and Roots Rock, Marshall Tucker Band pose for photo outside concert hall backstage door 1973 in San Francisco, California.
Director, Producer and Screen Writer Penelope Spheeris circa 1976 in Los Angeles, CA.
Musician, composer, producer and session musician David Grisman in studio 1974 in Los Angeles, California.
American Songwriter, composer and singer Jimmy Webb poses for a photo in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
American jazz composer, pianist and radio personality poses for portrait circa 1977 in Los Angeles,
Musical concert promoter, producer and artistic manager Michael Lang 1969 in Woodstock, New York.
inger and songwriter Kate Taylor in her tent in August 1973 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
American singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist 1973 in studio in Los Angeles, California.
Canadian singer/songwriter Kate McGarrigle poses for a portrait circa 1973 in Los Angeles, California.
Acoustic Guitarist Leo Kottke in studio 1973 in Los Angeles, CA.
Singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player Marc Benno performs outdoors circa 1975 in Venice, California.
American keyboard player and vocalist Mike Finnigan in studio 1972 in Los Angeles, California.
Canadian musician, singerand songwriter Michael Wainwright poses for portrait at House of Blues, November 1, 2013.
Singer, songwriter and pianist Russ Irwin performs at House of Blues November 1, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Lead singer of the band Spanky and Our Gang Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane 1972 in Topanga Canyon, California.