BOOKS

The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered photographer. Irving Penn (1917-2009) was among the most esteemed and influential photographers of the 20th century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance and detail. This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn’s photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works that have never been published.

Celebrating the centennial of Penn’s birth, this lavish volume spans the entirety of his groundbreaking career. An enlightening introduction situates his work in the context of the various artistic, social and political environments that affected the content of his photographs. Lively essays acquaint readers with Penn’s primary subjects and campaigns, including early documentary scenes and imagery; portraits; fashion; female nudes; peoples of Peru, Dahomey (Benin), New Guinea and Morocco; still lifes and much more. Irving Penn: Centennial is a must have for any fan of this artist’s work or the history of 20th-century photography.

Language: English.

Apollo is the first cookbook dedicated to Frederik Bille Brahe’s restaurant-museum in Copenhagen. It features 104 recipes, developed alongside chef Yuta Kurahashi, blending Danish cuisine with Japanese, French and Italian influences. More than a recipe collection, the book reflects a world where food, art and design coexist naturally.

Frederik Bille Brahe, a Copenhagen-based chef, is the founder of Atelier September and Apollo. His work combines cooking, aesthetics and lifestyle, a philosophy also captured in his previous cookbooks.
Language: English.