Fashion photography reflects not only the desires and fantasies of the consumer, but also the changing face of cultural values in society as a whole. A stunning object in its own right, Fashion Photography: The Story in 180 Pictures charts the evolution and glamour of the genre. Featuring names from classic photography alongside those from more recent generations, its draws upon myriad archives and sources to provide a comprehensive and accessible exploration of the subject. Eugenie Shinkle charts how fashion photography flourished with the rise of illustrated magazines, how influential art directors collaborated with photographers to shape epochs of style, and how generations of fashion photographers have built upon one another to expand this genre over the past 150 years. Her introduction and commentary throughout the book bring intelligence and fascinating insight to this popular topic. Through 180 key pictures, Shinkle expertly surveys the important figures and movements to provide an essential primer to fashion photography.

A beautifully illustrated survey of the key figures and movements in fashion photography from the dawn of the genre to the present day

About the Author
Eugenie Shinkle is senior lecturer on photographic theory and criticism at the University of Westminster. She is also the author of Fashion as Photograph: Viewing and Reviewing Images of Fashion.

Reviews
'A sumptuous collection of iconic images proving that fashion photography is an art form in itself' - Mail on Sunday
'Beautiful ... a welcome addition to any fashion lover's coffee table' - Image magazine
'A sharply-curated feast of fashion inspiration' - Phoenix magazine
'A stylish reminder that fashion mirrors real changes in the world' - Red magazine
'Should be in every college library or art director's desk, and within close reach of fashion journalists and writers' - The Business of Fashion
'An excellent primer' - Sunday Herald
'An art object in itself, this weighty tome provides an all-inclusive, visual record of 150-years worth of unforgettable fashion frames' - Wallpaper*
'As enjoyable and thought-provoking to read as it is to peruse visually' - Design Anthology magazine
'The perfect gift for a stylish loved one' - Mrs D-Daily



Book Information
ISBN 9780500021392
Author Eugenie Shinkle
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1920g