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Thomas Hollyman Obituary

Thomas Benton Hollyman, a leading magazine photographer who worked on the classic movie "Lord of the Flies," has died at 89. Hollyman died Saturday in Austin, according to his daughter. Graydon Carter, managing editor of Vanity Fair, included Hollyman in a roundup of "photographic greats." The son of a Presbyterian pastor, he was a staff photographer for the St. Louis Post Dispatch before serving in the Army Air Forces. In 1963, as a travel photographer, he was hired to direct photography for British director Peter Brook's movie "Lord of the Flies." Hollyman was president of the American Society of Magazine Photographers from 1969 to 1971. His daughter, Stephenie Hollyman, says a memorial service for Hollyman will be held at Manhattan's Saint Bartholomew's Church on Nov. 30.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman from Nov. 19 to Nov. 30, 2009.

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Steve Wilson

November 20, 2009

I'm saddened by this news. He was fun to talk to and I'm grateful for the stories he shared with me about Lord of the Flies and other projects. My sincere condolences to his family.

Roy Flukinger

November 20, 2009

We appreciate having had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hollyman during his visits to the Ransom Center and to discuss his work in film and photography. Our condolences are extended to his family as well as our thanks for his having shared his experiences so vividly and warmly with us all.

Denise Scioli

November 20, 2009

I took Mr. Hollyman on many outings while he resided at The Heritage at Gaines Ranch in Austin. He was witty, extremely sharp and so kind. I feel luck to have had a chance to go to the movies with him on many occasions and to hear his opinions on the cinema experience. I also feel happy to have arranged specific outings to suit his film tastes. I will miss you Mr. Hollyman. Denise Scioli

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