Icons: The Celebrity Exposures of Markus and Indrani - Softcover

Markus; Indrani

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762446765 ISBN 13: 9780762446766

Publisher: Running Press, 2012

Synopsis

Markus Klinko and Indrani—the hottest team in celebrity and fashion photography—have produced album covers for Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and David Bowie, and shot everyone from Lady Gaga to KateWinslet, Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan, and Naomi Campbell. As former stars of the Bravo series Double Exposure and in past lives as a recording artist and top model, respectively, Markus and Indrani have spent most of their lives in front of the cameras, giving them a unique perspective on the realities and fantasies of their celebrated subjects. The result is a collection of powerful, definitive, iconic images of some of the most engaging stars of our time.
As cutting edge as ever seventeen years into their career, with Icons Markus and Indrani showcase their work for the first time in book form. The text, based on interviews with the photographers and many of the stars they've shot, describes the uniquely fascinating professional partnership of the former lovers, how they work, and tells stories about the famed subjects of their photography—at turns funny, fascinating, and endearing.
Filled with more than 250 full-color photographs in crisp detail, Icons is an engrossing showcase of the hottest stars of our day in all their glamorous, glossy, and dynamic perfection. It's a dream package for legions of celebrity followers and photography enthusiasts.

About this title

About the Author

Markus Klinko and Indrani, a former classical recording artist and top model, respectively, have spent the past seventeen years producing iconic images of some of the most engaging celebrities of our day. Their award-winning photography has appeared on best-selling album covers, ad campaigns for Pepsi, Nike, L’Oreal Paris, Lancôme, and DeBeers, on the covers and within the pages of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, People, Cosmopolitan, and The New York Times, and in more than twenty exhibitions worldwide. In 2010 the Bravo network followed their work in the reality TV docu-series Double Exposure. Established as stars themselves behind the cameras, the photography duo has been interviewed on shows such as Access Hollywood, Extra, and Larry King Live. With Icons, Markus and Indrani present the first showcase of their photography in book form. Markus and Indrani live in New York City.

Review

Artists' Statement:
“In a world where authenticity is an autograph and reality a genre of TV, our images provide society a mirror to reflect upon its ideals and devotions. We seek to reveal those qualities which make our subjects extraordinary: their personality, aura, beauty and power. As multi-media artists who embrace collaboration with creative partners’ opposing viewpoints, our work embodies a multiplicity of perspectives. We come together through love, planning, discussion, and respect. We collaborate closely with our subjects, to understand them and be inspired by their reality, their fantasies and artistry. We empower them to move freely through our multiple exposures, which we combine for their truest expression, movement and being.”

Arena
“Photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani have become notorious for producing iconic images”

The Masters
“Its a powerful dream vision—seamless, erotic, unforgettable . . . the work of two contemporary masters.”

Iman
“Not only do award winning photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri create magnificent images in an incredible atmosphere, they understand synergy! Klinko & Indrani also grasp the meaning of giving back. Klinko & Indrani embody talent and social conscience.”

American Photo
“Two of photography’s biggest talents”

The Daily Beast
"They cut quite the striking pair!  Wildly creative!"

Elle.com
"A visionary tour de force. Flip through the 224-page tome, and it’s clear that the publication is aptly named, as it boasts highly recognizable images of major stars."

The New York Post
"The hottest photographers to shoot the celebrity world."

The Huffington Post
"17 Years of Stunning Imagery! Their pictures pull you in and make you keep looking at them. I was blown away. So many were images I had obsessed over, gazed upon and even cut out for my inspiration board."

Refinery29
"Can't Live Without! Celeb style-snappers of the century, Markus + Indrani, have shelled out 200-plus pages of their expertly art directed megawatt photos in ICONS. We're sure the original talent scout of duo Markus and Indrani, Isabella Blow, would be brimming with pride." 

The Washington Post
"Stunning up-close photography featuring the duo’s A-list clientele."

Perez Hilton
"Breathtaking!...Chock full of...gorgeous celebrities." 

Sirius XM
"So stunning, so beautiful! Gorgeous photographs!"

Pro Photo Daily
"Images of perfection." 

Digital Photo Pro magazine
"A watershed moment for photography's number-one power couple." 

Style Cartel
"ICONS is the perfect holiday coffee table gift."

Glamoholic
"The most iconic images of your favorite stars." 

Marie Claire UK
"Icons, by the hottest team in celebrity and fashion photography is this season's coffee table must have."

The Daily Mail
"Quirky and dreamlike photos. pull you in and make you keep looking at them.'" 

Vanity Fair
"Markus and Indrani's career is a fairytale that makes you dream."

PHOTO magazine
"Un hymne au glamour! "

Weekend Today
"An incredible book, stunning photographs. The most sought -after photographers in Hollywood!" 

Asia Tatler
"In the foreword, supermodel Iman praises the duo’s “gift for producing iconic, ever-lasting photos,” and when you cast your eye over the following excerpts, you’ll find it hard to argue."

Grazia
"Amazing images!"

Us Weekly
“No flashes in the pan here!”
 

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0762446765
• ISBN 13: 9780762446766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224