LaChapelle Land

by David Lachapelle (Photographs), Sandy Arrowsmith (Editor)

Collected here for the first time in book form are works by the celebrity and fashion photographer David LaChapelle, the man American Photo magazine has called one of today's most successful breakthrough artists. Showcasing the full range of his unique talent, this beautiful volume incorporates LaChapelle's striking photographs of such subjects as Drew Barrymore, Jim Carrey, k.d. lang, and the Beastie Boys. 159 photos.

Genres: Photography, Art, Nonfiction, Art and Photography

152 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

David LaChapelle is a photographer and director who works in the fields of fashion, advertising, and fine art photography, and is noted for his surreal, unique and often humorous style.

Reviews

[Digi M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a fascinating, large book. I think he has better collections, but there are still lots of great pics here. I like the Coolio photos, as well as Tupac, Leonardo, etc. Definitely a unique outlook, a vibrant one, and a nice book for the coffee table.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is one of David LaChappelle's collections of photo shoots. It includes bold poses and more colors than you can ever imagine. Perhaps, this book featured LaChappele's earliest efforts, as one can see Leonardo diCaprio posed in his teenage years (waaaay before Titanic), and even some of the casts of Beverly Hills 90210 the series posing for his lenses. You know, judging from their era of 15 minutes of fame, one can easily guess the time when this book was published originally.

[C · Rating 5 out of 5]

This photography book is SO great! It has hilarious and sometimes creepy pictures of celebrities and just interesting looking people in shocking, funny and sometimes scary back drops. Extremely entertaining coffee table book:)

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun. Yes. Color.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sexy crazy and different. FYI, great documentary on this photographer on Ovation, if you get a chance to catch it.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is brilliant.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

S/A review for Hotel La Chappelle. No objectivity due to sister's involvement. Every photo is a world unto it's own.

[allison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lachapelle is my favorite photographer at all time; this is my favorite collection of his photographs. Great book, so vibrant and colorful.

[Julie Grace Immink · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grapefruit cherry/Drews nipple