The first and only monograph on Klein, whose hyperreal and sexually charged images have captivated viewers for 30 years
One of the fashion industry's most cunning provocateurs, photographer Steven Klein has created many of the most iconic images of our time. Klein's photographs blur the line between fiction and reality, resulting in stunning tableaux that only exist within his fantastical worlds. Although his images include some of the most photographed people in the world, they disappear into the narrative of Klein's imagination.
The book includes images originally published in magazines such as Interview, W, Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, Vogue Hommes, i-D, among many others, and iconic faces such as those of Madonna, Brad Pitt, Kim Kardashian, and Kanye West.
Klein has worked with notable clients including Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Alexander McQueen, and Louis Vuitton. His work has also been exhibited at galleries and museums globally such as Deitch Projects, Gagosian, and the International Center of Photography, among others. Edited by author Mark Holborn, this first survey of Klein's work showcases his extravagant, hyperreal creations and illuminates his singular vision.
ABOUT THE LUXURY EDITION
- Shaped wooden case boards wrapped in a stamped faux leather
- Rounded spine with raised bands
- Book-block edges foiled in gold
- Fitted brass edges on the front and back case
- Engraved brass plate mounted to the front case
- Brass clasp to close and secure the book
- Delivered in a mailer carton to protect the book
- Design is modeled after an antique Bible in Klein’s possession
- Each of fifty copies is signed and numbered by the artist on a bespoke book plate