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Tim Walker: Shoot for the Moon

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Tim Walker: Shoot for the Moon by Tim Walker is an exploration of the acclaimed fashion photographer's visionary work. The book delves into Walker's creative process and offers a glimpse into his fantastical and imaginative worlds through a collection of striking images and insightful commentary. Perfect for admirers of contemporary photography and those interested in the arts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by imaginative fashion photography and enchanting visual storytelling. This collection showcases Tim Walker's extraordinary creative vision and will especially appeal to those interested in avant-garde aesthetics and the art of photography.

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Tim Walker: Shoot for the Moon

Renowned for his surreal fashion photography, Tim Walker's new book challenges convention to explore the very concept of photographic imagination.

Renowned for his sumptuously surrealist fashion photography, Tim Walker explores the sources of photographic imagination in this much anticipated new monograph, published to coincide with a new major exhibition.

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Shoot for the Moon by Tim Walker is a mesmerising journey into the enigmatic and imaginative mind of one of the most celebrated fashion photographers of our time. This compelling volume delves deep into Walker's creative process, showcasing his ability to fuse fantastical elements with haunting beauty, producing images that transcend conventional fashion photography to become works of art in their own right.

Following the success of his previous monograph Story Teller, Shoot for the Moon offers a tantalising exploration of Walker's more shadowy and surreal imaginings. This book isn't just another collection of photographs; it is a visual narrative that invites the viewer to step into a series of dreamlike realms where reality blurs with the fantastical. Each image is meticulously crafted, revealing the darker, more enigmatic aspects of Walker's artistic vision.

Within the pages of Shoot for the Moon, readers can expect to be enchanted and at times unsettled by the opulence and eccentricity that Walker is renowned for. The book assembles a stunning array of photographs that feature some of the biggest names in fashion and contemporary culture, all participating in Walker's extraordinary visual storytelling.

Lavishly designed to high standards, Shoot for the Moon is not merely a feast for the eyes but also a reflection on the origins of creativity and inspiration. It contemplates the dualities inherent in the act of creation—light and dark, fantasy and reality—pushing the boundaries of the imaginable. Accompanying Walker's arresting visuals are insightful texts and commentaries from notable contributors, providing a deeper context to his work.

Shoot for the Moon is destined to be an indispensable addition to the library of anyone interested in fashion, photography, or the arts. Tim Walker's exploration of the darker, whimsical side of his imagination provides a powerful counterpoint to his previous work, establishing him not just as a fashion photographer but as a visionary artist of our time.

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Tim Walker: Shoot for the Moon is celebrated for showcasing Walker's distinctive photographic style, marked by a blend of darkness and light. It serves as a comprehensive homage to his diverse projects, inspirations, and collaborations, capturing the vivid imagination and singular creativity that define his work. The book is praised for offering a startling and seductive visual experience, reflecting the unique vision that enhances the viewers' lives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500545027

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 238 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 324.0mm

Weight: 2420g

Pages: 348

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About the Author

Tim Walker's prize-winning photography appears regularly in the world's best fashion magazines, including Vogue (British, Italian and American), Vanity Fair, W Magazine, Harper's Bazaar and Love. Working primarily in the world of fashion, Walker has achieved the recognition of his work being acquired for the permanent collections of both the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in London.

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