Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The Lindbergh Touch Hollywood royalty photographed within a kiss's reach
With such credits as the Calvin Klein "Eternity" campaigns, shooting the first
Vogue cover under Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, and helping to catapult the '90s supermodels to mega fortune and fame,
Peter Lindbergh has emblazoned his name into the halls of
fashion history. The industry quickly became enamored with his almost anti-fashion fashion photography,
capturing the spirit of his subjects rather than highlighting impossible ideals.
In this book, the influential Lindbergh works to
redefine beauty standards with awe-inspiring, never-before-seen images taken at his
iconic Pirelli shoot. Beautiful women with beautiful minds are portrayed simply, accessibly, and in breathtaking fashion--unapologetic pores, fine lines, freckles, and all.
The only photographer granted permission to shoot the calendar more than twice, Lindbergh leverages the marketing tool as an opportunity to communicate the zeitgeist. In lieu of opting for a traditional nudity-focused aesthetic and flawless supermodel lineup, he casts
14 Hollywood actresses (including 11 Oscar winners) instead. The message?
True beauty isn't perfect; it's rooted in interest, intelligence, and emotional appeal.
"Do you know what I can't seem to find in any other photographer's work? The dimension of your models' eyes. You really manage to capture their souls."
-- Charlotte Rampling in Vogue
Synopsis
"What is merely beautiful has always bored me. I'm interested in what is powerful and real." --Peter Lindbergh
With such credits as shooting the first American Vogue cover under Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, bringing together for the first time a group of young women who would become the '90s supermodels, and numerous solo exhibitions at world-renowned institutions including the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing, and the Gagosian in London, Peter Lindbergh is a master of his craft who has made his mark in the halls of photography history.
The industry quickly became enamored with his almost anti-fashion photography, capturing the zeitgeist and the spirit of his subjects rather than pursuing today's search for perfection, which he considers inhuman.
Handpicked from 37,000 unreleased photos from his groundbreaking 2017 Pirelli calendar shoot, Lindbergh offers an intimate insight into a pool of extraordinary talent: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Charlotte Rampling, Dame Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain, Kate Winslet, L a Seydoux, Lupita Nyong'o, Pen lope Cruz, Robin Wright, Rooney Mara, Uma Thurman, and Zhang Ziyi.
His message is simple. These intimate images represent a different kind of beauty, far away from society's obsession with youth and perfection; one which is concerned with individuality, the courage to be yourself, and your very own sensibility.