The history of Vogue - from its inception in America more than 100 years ago to its iconic status today - recounted by its world-famous fashion editors and renowned art directors. IN VOGUE is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archived fashion illustrations of past editions - the work of artists, cover illustrators, and photographers including Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, Mario Testino, and Herb Ritts. IN VOGUE traces the history, development, and influence of this media colossus - from its beginning as a social gazette in the late nineteenth century, to the exploration of modern fashion photography and new visuals in the mid-twentieth century, to its status as the top style magazine today.

"From the illustrated covers of Vogue's founding in 1892 to the advent of color photography in the 1930s and today's postmodern world, this thick volume is as elegant and engrossing as the magazine. An essay by Susan Sontag on the social implications of fashion photography enhances profiles of Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibowitz and other image-makers, along with the models, athletes and powerful women who have graced the magazine's pages. Behind-the- scenes anecdotes and proofs that did — and didn't — make the cut offer an intimate look at how the magazine assembles its public face. (Sept. 22)" Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

All the fun, romance, celebrity, and outrageousness of Vogue can be found in this big picture book. The text tracks the history of the magazine and the development of its vision as the wealth of photos and accompanying short essays focus on the shifts in style brought about by a sequence of remarkable photographers, including the legendary Richard Avedon. Oversized: 9.25x12.25". Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This complete compendium is illustrated with hundreds of covers and archival interiors of past "Vogue" editions, featuring the work of some of the 20th century's most respected artists, cover illustrators, and photographers.