Published to mark TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary, this special edition is an unprecedented year by year journey through the life and work of David Hockney. From the London of the Swinging Sixties, via Californian swimming pools, to the expansive landscapes of his native Yorkshire, the book’s juxtaposition of artworks and biographical text makes us discover how Hockney undertakes his artistic research and where he finds inspiration for his multifaceted work.
Assouline and Chanel present a newly updated trilogy celebrating the spirit and heritage of Chanel, from Gabrielle’s revolutionary designs to Karl Lagerfeld’s myriad innovations, and now the next generation, under new artistic director Virginie Viard Lagerfeld’s longtime assistant. This elegant slipcase set includes three Mémoire volumes: Chanel Fashion, Chanel Jewelry and Watches, Chanel Perfume and Beauty.
Julian Schnabel makes art out of life. He uses everyday materials in paintings that carry a rich sense of history, he directs movies that paint portraits of artists and other heroes, and he builds his own dream of a Venetian palace in New York. This oversize limited-edition book, made in close collaboration with the artist, is the first to feature his work in all media and offers the most generous opportunity to experience Schnabel’s art outside of meeting it in person.
Legendary tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher takes us on a personal journey through the history of tattooing from the 1730s to the 1970s in this oversized book of stunning tattoo artifacts and designs. Showcasing over two hundred years of worldwide tattoo history, the book brings together the best of Schiffmacher’s renowned private collection with lively personal commentary by the art’s most beloved raconteur and philosopher.
The Rolling Stones. Updated Edition. Produced in collaboration with the band, who gave unprecedented access to their archives in London and New York, this is a book to get you infinite satisfaction. More than 450 richly illustrated pages chart the remarkable scope of the Stones’ almost 60-year history and mesmerizing on- and off-stage presence—featuring the work of legendary photographers David Bailey, Herb Ritts, Peter Beard, Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle, Albert Watson, Annie Leibovitz, Ethan Russell, Gered Mankowitz, Cecil Beaton, Anton Corbijn, and many more.
A story, or rather a series of engaging fashion photography, about the performer and protagonists for more than 25 succesful years to the present day. This and much more is the new edition of Zeger Garré's book on black and white photography, published by Graphius Group.
DENTRO I PALAZZI. Uno sguardo sul collezionismo privato nella Lugano del Sette e Ottocento: le quadrerie Riva alla Pinacoteca Züst.
Well before Andy Warhol’s rise to the pinnacle of Pop Art, he created and exhibited seductive drawings celebrating male beauty, with the intention of later publishing these line drawings in a book, which has now finally been realized. Featuring over 300 of these rarely seen risqué renderings that highlight the future Pop artist’s effortless style, fascination with the male form, droll humor, and ironic detachment.
Larry Fink (*1941) has devoted 65 years of his life to photography. His work has been featured in solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum in New York, among others. Galerie Bene Taschen is pleased to present a retrospective with a selection of photo series, including The Vanities, Social Graces, The Beats, Somewhere There’s Music, and Boxing Images.
Annie Leibovitz’s photographs document the last 40 years of public life, cementing her as the most accomplished portrait photographer working today.
