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TASCHEN Publishing
Watson's Wonders: The Ultimate Edition of the Great Albert Watson Retrospective
What makes Albert Watson one of the world's most respected photographers , celebrated by colleagues, critics, and collectors alike? Is it his unparalleled portraits of celebrities? Breathtaking landscapes? Or his sensual nudes, still lifes, and artistic fashion shoots?
KAOS offers a kaleidoscopic overview of Watson's work and the impressive diversity of subjects, objects, people, and places that have shaped his path. Over 50 years, the photographer has created a powerful, dynamic, and unique portfolio .
This carefully curated volume contains portraits of stars, politicians, supermodels and icons: David Bowie, Kate Moss, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Pamela Anderson, Mick Jagger, Jack Nicholson, Steve Jobs and Andy Warhol .
Cities bathed in neon light, expressive staging, erotic body studies, bright lights, quiet alleyways, flaming sunsets and Watson's Scottish homeland – all this makes this picture book an intense experience.
The contents – a monumental image archive
- Major retrospective spanning half a century of photography
- Portraits, fashion, landscapes, nudes, still lifes and urban scenes
- Expressive visual language full of contrast, depth and emotion
- Dozens of unpublished Polaroids from Watson's private archive
- Essay by Philippe Garner on Watson's career and influence
- Iconic portraits of numerous world-famous personalities
- Brilliant reproductions in XXL format
- High-quality slipcase for optimal protection and presentation
The photographer
Albert Watson (born 1942 in Scotland) is one of the most influential photographers of our time. His striking images have graced over 100 Vogue covers and appeared in countless magazines around the globe, including Rolling Stone and Time .
Watson worked on advertising campaigns for the world's biggest brands, including Prada, Revlon, and Chanel. His breakthrough came in 1973 with the legendary portrait of Alfred Hitchcock with a plucked goose – one of the most cited images of his career.
Details about the edition:
- Dimensions: 27.8 × 37.4 cm
- Weight: 5.51 kg
- Pages: 408
- Language: Multilingual (German, English, French)
- ISBN: 978-3-7544-0154-5
- Hardcover in slipcase
A volume brimming with iconic portraits, masterful compositions, technical brilliance, and previously unpublished insights into Watson's work. Perfect for photography enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who appreciates extraordinary visual worlds.
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