Portraits 2005-2016

Name: Portraits 2005-2016
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9781838665920
Price: 180.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.43

( 315 ratings, 39 reviews)

Summary

Portraits 2005-2016 captures a series of evocative images that encapsulate pivotal moments and figures over more than a decade. This collection by is a visually compelling exploration of cultural and historical moments, presented through intimate and striking portraits. The book serves as a testament to the transformative power of photography in capturing the human experience.
Read More

Format: Hardback

$180⁰⁰

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Portraits 2005-2016

$180⁰⁰

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you appreciate stunning visual storytelling and have a passion for photography and contemporary art, this compelling collection of portraits between 2005 and 2016 offers a deep dive into notable cultural figures. It's an intriguing exploration through the lens of a talented photographer, perfect for those who enjoy examining the nuances of human expression and artistic documentation.

Influential photographer Annie Leibovitz presents her remarkable portraits in this re-issue of her acclaimed and bestselling collection. Including never-before-published photographs, an essay by Alexandra Fuller, and an afterword by Annie Leibovitz

Description

Influential photographer Annie Leibovitz presents her remarkable portraits in this re-issue of her acclaimed and bestselling collection. With an essay by Alexandra Fuller and an afterword by Annie Leibovitz.

Annie Leibovitz: Portraits 2005-2016 is the photographer's follow-up to her two landmark compilations, Annie Leibovitz: Photographs, 1970-1990 and A Photographer's Life, 1990-2005. For this collection, Leibovitz has selected the best and most representative portraits from her work between 2005 and 2016. The pictures document contemporary culture with an artist's eye, wit, and an uncanny ability to personalise even the most recognisable and distinguished figures.

There are over 150 subjects in Portraits 2005-2016, including Venus and Serena Williams, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, LeBron James, Sheryl Sandberg, Anna Wintour, Leonard Cohen, Jasper Johns, Caitlyn Jenner, Gloria Steinem, Joan Didion, Barack Obama, and Queen Elizabeth II.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Portraits 2005-2016 by Annie Leibovitz has been praised for capturing the zeitgeist with its compelling and aesthetically gifted images. The book showcases portraits of both familiar and less-known figures, blending staged elements with a relaxed style. Leibovitz is celebrated for her unique approach to portraiture, capturing influential personalities with a poet's eye and creating a new form of portraiture for modern times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838665920

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Contributors:

By Annie Leibovitz
Contributions by Alexandra Fuller

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 267.0mm

Height: 359.0mm

Weight: 3166g

Pages: 316

Collections

Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Annie Leibovitz is one of the most influential photographers of our time. Her career spans nearly five decades, starting in 1970, when she began creating what became her legendary work for Rolling Stone. Since the 1980s, she has expanded her repertoire at Vanity Fair and Vogue and in independent projects. She is the recipient of many honours, including being named a Living Legend by the Library of Congress.

Alexandra Fuller is a prize-winning writer, whose memoirs Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight and Leaving Before the Rains Come have met with public and critical acclaim. Her articles and reviews have appeared in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, Granta, The New York Times, Guardian, and National Geographic.