Juergen Teller: The Donkey Man and Other Strange Tales

Juergen Teller is a renowned photographer who has captured the essence of rebellion in his images. This book features his iconic editorials, outtakes, and collaborations with fashion labels and celebrities. Teller's fashion photography has been featured in numerous international publications, and he has collaborated with many influential designers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2021
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Juergen Teller, a renowned photographer whose work has left an indelible mark on the contemporary art world, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in his field. With his distinct style characterized by raw, often overexposed images that exude spontaneity and candour, Teller's visual language reflects a measured yet uncompromising sense of rebellion. This remarkable book showcases a collection of landmark editorials featuring nearly every significant fashion label of the era, as well as iconic celebrities such as Kate Moss, Charlotte Rampling, Kurt Cobain, and Yves Saint Laurent. Additionally, it includes never-before-published outtakes of iconic shoots, including notorious ones with Courtney Love, Cindy Sherman, Marc Jacobs, Victoria Beckham, and Bjork.

Teller's journey into fashion began in 1996 with a magazine cover that featured a naked Kristen McMenamy, adorned with the word "Versace" scrawled across her chest. Since then, his fashion photography has graced the pages of numerous international publications, including Vogues, AnOther Magazine, Index, Self-Service, W, Details, Purple, i-D, and 032c. Teller's exceptional talent and unique vision have earned him a highly sought-after cult hero status, and he has collaborated with some of the most renowned fashion designers of our time, including Helmut Lang, Raf Simons, Hedi Slimane, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Phoebe Philo, Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada, and Isabel Marant.

Throughout his career, Teller has shot every season of Marc Jacobs's ready-to-wear collections, from 1998 to 2014. His striking images have not only defined fashion trends but have also left a lasting impact on the industry. This book serves as a testament to Teller's unparalleled talent and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a way that is both powerful and unforgettable.

Weight: 3148g
Dimension: 225 x 292 x 47 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847870776