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TASCHEN Publishing
Watson's Wonders: The Definitive Edition of Albert Watson's Grand Retrospective
What makes Albert Watson one of the world's most respected photographers, acclaimed by peers, critics, and collectors alike? Is it his unparalleled celebrity portraits? His breathtaking landscapes? Or his sensual nudes, still lifes, and artistic fashion shoots?
KAOS offers a kaleidoscopic view of Watson's work and the stunning diversity of subjects, objects, people, and places that have marked his trajectory. Over 50 years, the photographer has created a striking, 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.
Neon-lit cities, expressive stagings, erotic body studies, bright lights, quiet alleys, fiery sunsets, and Watson's Scottish homeland—all these make this illustrated book an intense experience.
The content: a monumental image archive
- Grand 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- Dozens of unpublished Polaroids from Watson's private archive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 in Scotland in 1942) is one of the most influential photographers of our time. His striking images have appeared on over 100 Vogue covers and in countless magazines worldwide, including Rolling Stone and Time.
Watson worked on advertising campaigns for the world's biggest brands, such as Prada, Revlon, and Chanel. His great success came in 1973 with the legendary portrait of Alfred Hitchcock with a plucked goose, one of the most cited images of his career.
Edition details:
- 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 packed with iconic portraits, masterful compositions, technical brilliance, and unprecedented insights into Watson's work. Perfect for photography enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who appreciates extraordinary visual worlds.
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