The second and final volume of the collected best work of Vogue editor and international fashion icon Grace Coddington
This handsome slipcased edition showcases work of the last fifteen years by legendary Vogue editor Grace Coddington. The book celebrates seventeen of the master photographers with whom Coddington has collaborated - including Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, Craig McDean, David Sims, Mario Testino, and Marcus Piggot and Mert Alas - in a sumptuous compilation of Coddington's most beloved fashion stories.
Much enjoyed Grace's work at American Vogue. Not really interested in the magazine but for some reason a lot of Grace's work speaks to me on a deeper level. All she does has a certain dreamy quality about it that transcents reality and gives you access to a fantasy for just a moment.
Helps me reflect a certain point in history, think about philosophy or just regular old politics. While I don't believe fashion is art fashion photography really does bring out the intention and subtext that usually does encase art.
A book that I will surely come back to. It always is an inspiration.