Coming into fashion
Subtitle: a century of photography at Conde Nast
By: Nathalie Herschdorfer
Contributors: Condé Nast Publications, inc; Condé Nast Publications
Publisher: Prestel
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Munich; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9783791347479
Subjects: Fashion photography; History; Photographers; Biography; Photography of women; Condé Nast Publications, inc; Condé Nast Publications
Description: "Condé Nast launched the careers of many great photographers. The discovery of most of the biggest names in fashion photography and the nurturing of their talent into full bloom can rightly be credited to that visionary publisher. Condé Nast himself was gifted at spotting future stars, and, by surrounding himself with the very best and most creative, he placed Vogue magazine, along with other titles such as Glamour, at the forefront of the photographic avant-garde and propelled them to positions of great social and cultural influence. This glorious volume, the result of unprecedented access to the empire's archives, reaches back to 1910 to demonstrate this history of excellence. A constellation of luminaries, legends, and stars, the list of photographers included in this treasury is truly breathtaking. Edward Steichen, Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton, Patrick Demarchelier, Ellen von Unwerth, and Mario Testino are just some of the figures who, working with masterful art directors, created a legacy that left its mark on the history of photography and is being built upon in the present day. Chronologically arranged with beautiful reproductions throughout, this stunning volume will become an important addition to the libraries of fashionistas of all ages and tastes." --Publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.

Published on the occasion of the exhibition curated by Nathalie Herschdorfer and organized by The Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography. Participating institutions included: C/O Berlin, Germany, City Art Centre, Edinburgh, FORMA, Milan, Musée Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris and Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, Florida.

First published simultaneously in 2012 by Thames & Hudson, London and in the United States by Prestel.
Table of contents: title: Preface / Todd Brandow; title: Introduction / Nathalie Herschdorfer; title: The beginnings: 1911-1939; title: Photographers and couturiers: a close rela tionship / Olivier Saillard; title: The golden age: 1940-1959; title: The making of a model: the management of desire / Sylvie Lécallier; title: The new wave: 1960-1979; title: Photographing fashion: creativity before novelty / interview with Franca Sozzani by Nathalie Herschdorfer; title: Recognition and renewal: 1980-2011.