Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Mario Testino

Book cover for Kate Moss by Mario Testino
Book cover for Kate Moss by Mario Testino
Book cover for Kate Moss by Mario Testino
Book cover for Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Kate Moss by Mario Testino

Mario Testino

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Description

Mario Testino is recognized as the ultimate fashion photographer of his generation but his pictures of Kate Moss transcend fashion. The consequence of two decades of extraordinary friendship, and phenomenal glamour, this iconic collaboration is an intimate insight into the lives and minds of two of the world's definitive style leaders.

Follow the journey of one of fashion's most extraordinary friendships, from early days backstage at the shows to behind-the-scenes glimpses of the groundbreaking editorials they continue to produce for the world's most respected magazines. Many photographs have been chosen from Testino's private archive and are published here for the first time.

This book is Mario's personal homage to his greatest muse: a young girl that captured his heart and eye with her beauty, humor and spirit, and whose image in his photographs has captured imaginations the world over.

Contents include:

- Foreword by Mario Testino

- Exclusive essay by Kate Moss

- Over 100 images in black-and-white and color, including many unseen private photographsAfter our limited edition, this book is now available in a standard edition.

About the Author

The artist:
Peruvian-born Mario Testino travels extensively shooting for Vanity Fair, American, British, and French Vogue. Other clients include Burberry, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Michael Kors. His solo exhibitions have shown in galleries worldwide, and his work is held in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery and V&A Museum in London, and others.

Critical Reviews

"This book is an open door into the lives of two of the world's greatest style icons."-- "Dress to Kill Magazine"

"This marvel of a book is littered with countless iconic images that transcend fashion, celebrating the union of fashion's most dynamic duo. And it will, temporarily at least, quench your thirst for all things Mossy."-- "Corner Magazine"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Taschen
Pub date: 2014-01-28
Length: 232 pages

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