( New York, NY): Aperture, 2007. First US edition. Hardcover. 31.5cm by 26cm. 231 pages. Published to accompany the acclaimed exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, the volume is a compelling study of contemporary fashion photography through the lens of portraiture. Focusing on five of the most influential photographers of the time—Corinne Day, Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Steven Klein, Paolo Roversi, and Mario Sorrenti—Bright investigates how these image-makers redefine beauty, identity, and desire in the context of fashion editorial. The volume features striking examples of their work, many of which pushed boundaries through raw intimacy, hyperreal glamour, or conceptual surrealism. A very good copy in textured boards without dust jacket as issued.
