W Magazine (Hardcover)

Sara Moonves

ISBN 10: 0847872661 / ISBN 13: 9780847872664

Published by Rizzoli International Publications, New York, 2022

About this Item

Hardcover. The definitive collection of Ws most iconic and boundary-pushing photographic stories, published over the magazines fifty-year history. Since its founding in 1972, W has worked with the worlds best photographers and writers, celebrating their most ambitious and creative work. The stories in this book offer a knowing, insiders peek into the top echelons of the world of style over the past 50 years. Historic and boundary-breaking stories include 'One for the Ages', by Steven Klein, in which the model Amber Valletta is seen ageing over the course of a century; hallucinatory photographs by Tim Walker of Tilda Swinton bringing to life eccentric historical characters; an art project by the artist Richard Prince, in which he both comments on and appropriates celebrity imagery; exclusive shoots of pop culture icons like Dolly Parton; playful series of fabulous faux advertising campaigns shattering the sacrosanct lines between advertising and editorial by Steven Meisel; daring covers that perfectly capture the era of the supermodel including Naomi, Kate, Cindy, Linda, Christy, and Gisele; revealing portraits of the most original and creative personalities that includes fashion designers, film directors, artists, interior designers, and musicians; and 1970s party coverage in the early, halcyon days of W. The definitive collection of W magazine's 50 most iconic and boundary-pushing photographic stories and corresponding essays published over the magazine's 50-year history. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: W Magazine (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847872661
• ISBN 13: 9780847872664
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The definitive collection of W’s most iconic and boundary-pushing photographic stories, published over the magazine’s fifty-year history.

Since its founding in 1972, W has worked with the world’s best photographers and writers, celebrating their most ambitious and creative work. The stories in this book offer a knowing, insider’s peek into the top echelons of the world of style over the past 50 years.
 
Historic and boundary-breaking stories include “One for the Ages,” by Steven Klein, in which the model Amber Valletta is seen aging over the course of a century; hallucinatory photographs by Tim Walker of Tilda Swinton bringing to life eccentric historical characters; an art project by the artist Richard Prince, in which he both comments on and appropriates celebrity imagery; exclusive shoots of pop culture icons like Dolly Parton; playful series of fabulous faux advertising campaigns shattering the sacrosanct lines between advertising and editorial by Steven Meisel; daring covers that perfectly capture the era of the supermodel including Naomi, Kate, Cindy, Linda, Christy, and Gisele; revealing portraits of the most original and creative personalities that includes fashion designers, film directors, artists, interior designers, and musicians; and 1970s party coverage in the early, halcyon days of W.

This book will appeal to those with a great appreciation for art, fashion, design, interiors, music, and culture.

About the Author

Sara Moonves is the editor in chief of W.