Synopses & Reviews
Markus Klinko and Indraniand#151;the hottest team in celebrity and fashion photographyand#151;have produced album covers for Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and David Bowie, and shot everyone from Lady Gaga to KateWinslet, Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan, and Naomi Campbell. As former stars of the Bravo series Double Exposure and in past lives as a recording artist and top model, respectively, Markus and Indrani have spent most of their lives in front of the cameras, giving them a unique perspective on the realities and fantasies of their celebrated subjects. The result is a collection of powerful, definitive, iconic images of some of the most engaging stars of our time.
As cutting edge as ever seventeen years into their career, with Icons Markus and Indrani showcase their work for the first time in book form. The text, based on interviews with the photographers and many of the stars theyand#8217;ve shot, describes the uniquely fascinating professional partnership of the former lovers, how they work, and tells stories about the famed subjects of their photographyand#151;at turns funny, fascinating, and endearing.
Filled with more than 250 full-color photographs in crisp detail, Icons is an engrossing showcase of the hottest stars of our day in all their glamorous, glossy, and dynamic perfection. Itand#8217;s a dream package for legions of celebrity followers and photography enthusiasts.
Review
Photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani have become notorious for producing iconic images”
Arena
Its a powerful dream visionseamless, erotic, unforgettable . . . the work of two contemporary masters.”
The Masters
Not only do award winning photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri create magnificent images in an incredible atmosphere, they understand synergy! Klinko and Indrani also grasp the meaning of giving back. Klinko and Indrani embody talent and social conscience.”
Iman
Two of photographys biggest talents”
American Photo
Artists' Statement:
In a world where authenticity is an autograph and reality a genre of TV, our images provide society a mirror to reflect upon its ideals and devotions. We seek to reveal those qualities which make our subjects extraordinary: their personality, aura, beauty and power. As multi-media artists who embrace collaboration with creative partners opposing viewpoints, our work embodies a multiplicity of perspectives. We come together through love, planning, discussion, and respect. We collaborate closely with our subjects, to understand them and be inspired by their reality, their fantasies and artistry. We empower them to move freely through our multiple exposures, which we combine for their truest expression, movement and being.”
Review
Artists' Statement:andldquo;In a world where authenticity is an autograph and reality a genre of TV, our images provide society a mirror to reflect upon its ideals and devotions. We seek to reveal those qualities which make our subjects extraordinary: their personality, aura, beauty and power. As multi-media artists who embrace collaboration with creative partnersandrsquo; opposing viewpoints, our work embodies a multiplicity of perspectives. We come together through love, planning, discussion, and respect. We collaborate closely with our subjects, to understand them and be inspired by their reality, their fantasies and artistry. We empower them to move freely through our multiple exposures, which we combine for their truest expression, movement and being.andrdquo;
Arena
andldquo;Photography duo Markus Klinko and Indrani have become notorious for producing iconic imagesandrdquo;
The Masters
andldquo;Its a powerful dream visionandmdash;seamless, erotic, unforgettable . . . the work of two contemporary masters.andrdquo;
Iman
andldquo;Not only do award winning photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri create magnificent images in an incredible atmosphere, they understand synergy! Klinko and Indrani also grasp the meaning of giving back. Klinko and Indrani embody talent and social conscience.andrdquo;
American Photo
andldquo;Two of photographyandrsquo;s biggest talentsandrdquo;
The Daily Beast
andquot;They cut quite the striking pair! and#160;Wildly creative!andquot;
Elle.com
andquot;A visionary tour de force. Flip through the 224-page tome, and itandrsquo;s clear that the publication is aptly named, as it boasts highly recognizable images of major stars.andquot;
The New York Post
andquot;The hottest photographers to shoot the celebrity world.andquot;
The Huffington Post
andquot;17 Years of Stunning Imagery! Their pictures pull you in and make you keep looking at them. I was blown away. So many were images I had obsessed over, gazed upon and even cut out for my inspiration board.andquot;
Refinery29
andquot;Can't Live Without! Celeb style-snappers of the century, Markus + Indrani, have shelled out 200-plus pages of their expertly art directed megawatt photos in ICONS. We're sure the original talent scout of duo Markus and Indrani, Isabella Blow, would be brimming with pride.andquot;and#160;
The Washington Post
andquot;Stunning up-close photography featuring the duoandrsquo;s A-list clientele.andquot;
Perez Hilton
andquot;Breathtaking!...Chock full ofandhellip;gorgeous celebrities.andquot;and#160;
Sirius XM
andquot;So stunning, so beautiful! Gorgeous photographs!andquot;
Pro Photo Daily
andquot;Images of perfection.andquot;and#160;
Digital Photo Pro magazine
andquot;A watershed moment for photography's number-one power couple.andquot;and#160;
Style Cartel
andquot;ICONS is the perfect holiday coffee table gift.andquot;
Glamoholic
andquot;The most iconic images of your favorite stars.andquot;and#160;
Marie Claire UK
andquot;Icons, by the hottest team in celebrity and fashion photography is this season's coffee table must have.andquot;
The Daily Mail
andquot;Quirky and dreamlike photos. pull you in and make you keep looking at them.'andquot;and#160;
Vanity Fair
andquot;Markus and Indrani's career is a fairytale that makes you dream.andquot;
PHOTO magazine
andquot;Un hymne au glamour! andquot;
Weekend Today
andquot;An incredible book, stunning photographs. The most sought -after photographers in Hollywood!andquot;and#160;
Asia Tatler
andquot;In the foreword, supermodel Iman praises the duoandrsquo;s andldquo;gift for producing iconic, ever-lasting photos,andrdquo; and when you cast your eye over the following excerpts, youandrsquo;ll find it hard to argue.andquot;
Grazia
andquot;Amazing images!andquot;
Us Weekly
andldquo;No flashes in the pan here!andrdquo;
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Associated Press
andldquo;[Features] stunning up-close photography by Markus and Indrani of Kate Winslet and Kanye West, along with more stagey and dramatic commercial jobs featuring the duoandrsquo;s A-list clientele, from album covers to magazine
work.andrdquo;and#160;
Shelf Awareness
andquot;andhellip;stars from film, fashion and music are showcased in glittering images.andrdquo;andldquo;andhellip;flamboyant lenscouple Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri use photo manipulation to convey the strength and sensuality of women.andrdquo; andlt;iandgt;The Dailyandlt;/iandgt;
Judith Regan Show
andquot;So stunning, so beautiful! Gorgeous photographs!andquot;
New York Daily News
andldquo;Highly styled and dramatically posed.andrdquo;
Mirror, UK
andldquo;andhellip;these iconic pictures capture the essence of the worldandrsquo;s most famous faces.andrdquo;
Synopsis
A collection of definitive images of pop culture icons, complete with stories behind them from photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani.
About the Author
Markus Klinko and Indrani, a former classical recording artist and top model, respectively, have spent the past seventeen years producing iconic images of some of the most engaging celebrities of our day. Their award-winning photography has appeared on best-selling album covers, ad campaigns for Pepsi, Nike, LOreal Paris, Lancôme, and DeBeers, on the covers and within the pages of Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, People, Cosmopolitan, and The New York Times, and in more than twenty exhibitions worldwide. In 2010 the Bravo network followed their work in the reality TV docu-series Double Exposure. Established as stars themselves behind the cameras, the photography duo has been interviewed on shows such as Access Hollywood, Extra, and Larry King Live. With Icons, Markus and Indrani present the first showcase of their photography in book form. Markus and Indrani live in New York City.