{"product_id":"willie-christie-a-very-distinctive-style-then-now-9781788842358","title":"Willie Christie: a very distinctive style: Then \u0026 Now","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWillie Christie's photo archive is a stunning collection of contrasts and contradictions, influenced by the mono-chromatic asceticism of Horst and the drenched hues of Guy Bourdin. It is an artistic work that interweaves virtuality and reality to attract the audience to explore further. His photographs present beautifully observed moments within a narrative, leaving the viewer intrigued, beguiled, and enthralled. This first ever collection of his vibrant work re-examines the people and styles of his original output, together with his own reminiscences from his days at Vogue and The Sunday Times, and from his collaborations with Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: ACC Art Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWillie Christie's photographic archive is a stunning collection of contrasts and contradictions, paying homage to the fashion image of the time. Influenced by the mono-chromatic asceticism of Horst and the drenched hues of Guy Bourdin, Christie's work showcases an artistic mood in many of his fashion clicks. His photographs are more than a record of fashion, style, or contemporary culture; they are dynamic, cinematic, and stylish, presenting beautifully observed moments within a narrative that leave the viewer intrigued, beguiled, and enthralled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristie's work from the mid-1970s remains highly relevant today, speaking to us through the uncompromising individuality and power of his compositions. In 2019, his ground-breaking series of advertising images for Medway Shoes threw another curve ball across the field of modern visual art. This first-ever collection of Christie's vibrant work, with a foreword by legendary Vogue style director Grace Coddington, re-examines the people and styles of his original output, together with his own reminiscences from his days at Vogue and The Sunday Times, and from his collaborations with Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, Willie Christie's photographic archive is a testament to his talent and creativity, and his work continues to inspire and influence fashion and visual art enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1798g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 307 x 31 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781788842358\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willie Christie","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44582595789050,"sku":"9781788842358","price":35.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695377377065_book.jpg?v=1695406881","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/willie-christie-a-very-distinctive-style-then-now-9781788842358","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}