Secrets of the Riviera; A Photo Essay

The format is approximately 11.25 inches by 13.25 inches. Illustrated endpapers. McMullan recreates with his camera the frenzy of backstage dressing rooms, the glitz surrounding every exclusive party, and the glamour of the biggest fashion show in the world. Introduction by Marcus Baram, Senior Writer, US Weekly Magazine. Patrick McMullan is an American photographer, columnist, television personality, and socialite. His photo work focuses on people, particularly A-list celebrities, superstar fashion designers, models, actors, politicians, cultural icons and the power elite. His interest in photographing celebrities and famous people evolved with encouragement from Andy Warhol while attending nightlife and events in Manhattan, and throughout their friendship until Warhol's death in 1987. McMullan's work appears in such publications as New York Times Magazine, Vogue Magazine, Allure Magazine, Interview, Harper's Bazaar, Ocean Drive, Gotham, The Boulevard Magazine and amNewYork. He is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and has a weekly column in New York Magazine. The statement "This book is not authorized, licensed or approved by Victoria's Secret, Intimate Brands, Inc., or the models depicted herein" appears on the dust jacket and in the book itself. Some of the individuals whose images appear in this colorful, sensual, and at times erotic work are Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Gisele Bunchen, Carmen Kass, Casey Affleck, Ellen Burstyn, Jennifer Connelly, Elizabeth Hurly, Elton John, Gregory Peck, Joaquin Phoenix, Mira Sorvino, Elizabeth Taylor, Ivana Trump, Mark Wahlberg, and Sela Ward. This work is a Photo Essay, of the backstage action at the "Victoria's Secret" fashion show held at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and the opulent atmosphere of the surrounding A-list parties. Profusely illustrated with striking color photographs of Victoria's Secret supermodels. This is a large, oversized book and if sent outside of the United States will require additional shipping charges. First U.S. Edition [Stated], First Printing [Stated].…