Vogue: The Covers

by Dodie Kazanjian, Dodie Kazanjian

NEW UPDATED EDITION AVAILABLE: Vogue The Covers (updated edition) 978-1-4197-2753-5

Since its first cover on December 17, 1892, Vogue has had people talking. Vogue: The Covers chronicles the extraordinary images that have reflected—and transformed—the world of style for more than 120 years. More than 300 of the most beautiful, provocative, and fashion-forward covers ever produced are highlighted alongside the history and stories behind the covers themselves. Organized in chronological order by decade, Vogue: The Covers begins with the illustrated covers from the magazine’s inception in 1892 and spans the 20th century to the present day, charting the evolution of fashion, art, culture, and photography for the past 120 years. Featuring the work of influential artists—Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, and Mario Testino—the book is a stunning celebration of the magazine and its unparalleled influence.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Art, Photography, Coffee Table Books, Art and Photography, History

272 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2011

Reviews

[Brit Sanford · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a wonderful coffee table book, a picture book for adults. Alas, I have no coffee table.

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wish they were all the covers, but a spectacular look at the last 125 years.

[Classified Q · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant! The 1920 covers are my favorite! Such rich colors & unique illustration styles.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful covers!

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating look at the fashion magazine Vogue through the years. The covers used to feature illustrations, then moved to models and finally models faces, rarely their entire bodies. Also, more emphasis on supermodels and celebs as the years went by and the magazine got heavier, more expensive and more upscale.

[Carolyn Page · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great coffee- table book! with the exception of a very few covers, family friendly as well (which is more than I can say for most fashions mags). I also looked at the updated version, which I like a great deal, but the cover they chose was inferior in my opinion -- somehow I don't think a sheer dress is classic enough to represent Vogue as a monumental entity over a century year old.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

wish the covers were in chronological order..

[Homewood Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

This new collection explores the beautiful covers from American Vogue. Not only does this timeline showcase the artful covers, a history of fashion and art is also presented. The book also has Vogue covers from the 1800's. This is a wonderful coffee table book and a great edition for any Vogue lovers out there.

[Maria]

Personally I think this is the best book that anyone could have created... I looked for it for like 3 months and I couldn't find it so just when I was gonna give up I found it in a little shop in Paris and it was the last one!!! I was the happier girl on earth I mean owning this is something really really special!!

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was fun. I was looking for a certain type of image and decided to browse this. Some amazing beautiful photos over the years splashed the cover of this magazine. (i think i liked the 40s and 50s best, they had character and almost told stories all by themselves...)

[Mallory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunning

[Y. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning book.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is more than a collection of covers...this is a timeline of art and fashion.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very pretty but not my kinda thing

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book has great photos and captures the thematic history of Vogue covers in a succinct way, it's a disappointing visual reminder that women of color weren't considered beautiful in American society for a longgggggg time. Sigh. I'm glad I borrowed this book before committing to buy it. It will not be going on my coffee table.