Valentino: Thirty Years of Magic - Softcover

Valentino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847816915 ISBN 13: 9780847816910

Publisher: Rizzoli, 1992

About this title

Language Notes:

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Italian

From Library Journal:

This is a lavish celebration of Valentino's creative genius. Introductory essays on "Women Wearing Valentino" and "The Myth of the Artist" romanticize Valentino's life and career in the style of fashion magazines. The most significant sections of the book consist of direct quotations from Valentino, revealing his sources of inspiration; these are successfully juxtaposed against gorgeous photographs of the clothing and accessories. There are nearly 500 photographs, with over 300 in color (most contain brief captions). Chapter headings--e.g., "Red," "Rome," "Flowers," "From the Sea," "Bows," "Art," "Zoo," "Folk"--denote the varied artistic, historical, aesthetic, ethnic, and environmental influences on the famous couturier. The selection of 250 sketches representing his collections from 1960 to the present would have benefited greatly from captions and commentary. This book will attract wide popular interest and will also be of value to industry professionals. Recommended.
- Lesley Jorbin, Cleveland State Univ. Lib.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rizzoli
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0847816915
• ISBN 13: 9780847816910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240