- Paperback: 152 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd; 1st edition. edition (19 May 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500279543
- ISBN-13: 978-0500279540
- Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 17.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 461,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Published to coincide with the Spring Fashion shows, this is an exploration of the changing definitions and images of beauty from some of the most influential image-makers of our time. Through their words and pictures, they force us to re-evaluate and ask ourselves poignant questions: what would we do for beauty?; what is the new beauty ideal?; do we crave artifice or nature?; how does the pursuit of beauty affect our sexuality?; why do we uphold unrealistic ideals? From heroin chic to androgyny, beauty in the 1990s is emerging as a completely new concept with few enduring rules or boundaries. This collection comprises photographs by over 100 A-list photographers of the top supermodels and commentaries and quotations from some of the most respected voices from inside the beauty industries. Among the figures exploring these issues are Isabella Rossellini, Jodie Foster, Grace Mirabella, Michael Gross, Liz Tiberis, Holly Brubach, William Norwich, Michael Musto, Bob Colacello and Amy Gross. The illustrations feature a range of fashion photographers including Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Steven Meisel, Patrick Demarchelier, Kelly Klein, Mario Testino, and Karl Lagerfeld, shooting celebrities such as Kate Moss, Bridget Hall, Linda Evangelista, Amber Valetta and Naomi Campbell. Dorothy Schefer, Deputy Editor of "Mirabella" magazine and Woman's Image Director at "Vogue", has helped to shape and redefine the role of women's magazines in the 90s, creating an intelligent voice for beauty, health and fitness coverage.
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Format:Paperback
This book is fabulous! My housemate borrowed it from the library when doing a photography project on natural beauty and imperfections. While she sat doing her research, I was there, having quotes read out to me, and we both fell in love with the book so much that we had to buy it.
It is packed with beautiful photographs and quotes from fashion designers, models, actresses... all investigating the question 'What is beauty?'
I won't ruin it for you, but there are inspirational words, photographs that might bring a tear to your eye (in a good way), and ideas of beauty that you will want to share with your friends.
An excellent purchase, and something I will never tire of looking through.
It is packed with beautiful photographs and quotes from fashion designers, models, actresses... all investigating the question 'What is beauty?'
I won't ruin it for you, but there are inspirational words, photographs that might bring a tear to your eye (in a good way), and ideas of beauty that you will want to share with your friends.
An excellent purchase, and something I will never tire of looking through.
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23 Jan 2000
Format:Hardcover
This book is a real great buy! Great pictures by all the famous photographers. Famous People from around the world tell us what they think is beauty.
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