BOOKS

Discover the most intimate and unexpected side of Patrick Demarchelier, one of the most influential fashion photographers of recent decades. This tribute volume unveils an extraordinary collection of previously unseen images that capture the effortless beauty, spontaneity and versatility of his work. From iconic portraits of supermodels and celebrities to never-before-seen glimpses of his creative process, this edition — designed by the legendary Fabien Baron — celebrates Demarchelier’s enduring legacy, offering a fresh and revealing perspective.

The complete Women's collection by Annie Leibovitz, which brings together more than 250 portraits over more than three decades, is re-released in a revamped and expanded edition.

Since its original release in 1994, this iconic series dedicated to portraying women from all over the world has returned accompanied by a new volume of images. The diversity of its protagonists reflects the multiplicity of contemporary female roles and personalities: dancers, actresses, astronauts, artists, politicians, farmers, authors, executives, philanthropists, soldiers, musicians, athletes, social and scientific figures.

Together, these two deeply personal books compile more than 200 portraits marked by the unmistakable style of Leibovitz: intimate, precise and deeply human. The photographs, faithfully reproduced in both colour and black and white, feature women who have driven significant changes in the world, from Louise Bourgeois, Joan Didion, Elizabeth Taylor and Eudora Welty, to Joan Baez, Billie Eilish, Serena and Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour.

The edition includes texts from fundamental voices: Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, influential essayist Susan Sontag, and feminist icon Gloria Steinem. Together, these two volumes in a case are a powerful and contemporary celebration of women, created by one of the most influential photographers of our time.

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.

Since the release of his first monograph, Vincent Van Duysen has consolidated his excellent reputation for buildings of unparalleled spatial mastery and highly refined detailing, winning a growing international following. This beautiful volume brings us thirty of the Belgian architect’s works from the past decade, many of which has been exquisitely immortalised by renowned photographers Hélène Binet and François Halard. The buildings featured from this latest period include an array of elegant residences in Europe, New York, Paris and The Hamptons, as well as larger-scale commercial and public projects. Product and furniture designs, allowing us to be immersed in the microcosms of the architect’s rigorous attention to detail, are also featured, including yacht interiors and decorative elements.
With the foreword written by close friend and Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore, the broader context of Van Duysen’s contribution to contemporary architecture is also provided by architect Nicola di Battista and architecture critic Marc Dubois. Accompanied by an illustrated chronology providing a complete picture of the architect’s recent projects.
Van Duysen has become one of the most exquisite architects with great artistic talent. This new publication will help to further establish his steadfast commitment to creating unique and timeless places.

Format: Hard back, 320 pages.
Language: English.
Published: November 2018.

Rose Uniacke, the London-based interior and furniture designer, creates serene and elegant spaces that blend tradition with modernity. This book showcases thirteen of her projects and is illustrated with over 200 photographs that capture the calm and timelessness of her style. The photographs are accompanied by her personal commentary and an index of her furniture, lighting and textiles.