The Vienna Album by Albert Watson.
Published by Schirmer/Mosel Verlag GmbH ISBN-10: 3829602154
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Born in the United Kingdom in 1942 - Albert Watson emigrated to the United States in the 1970's to set up studios in L. A. and New York. Despite being blind in one eye (or perhaps because of it) Watson developed a recognisable style within the world of fashion, portrait, fetish, still-life and landscape photography and has since gone on to influence many a contemporary photographer. His images have graced the covers of hundreds of magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone and Time Magazine. So whilst you may not know his name - you will be familiar with many of his photographs. Anyone who has treasured his previous books 'Mad Dog' and 'Cyclops' will be pleased to know that the images within Watson's latest book 'The Vienna Album', published by Schirmer/Mosel, again showcase that idiosyncratic style that has made him justly renowned.
Within the 270 pages of this beautifully presented hardback coffee table book one finds 142 exquisitely printed colour, monochrome and duotoned photographs that do full justice to Watson's artistry. Subjects include nudes, still life, landscapes and more. The book also includes two short introductions by Ingrid Sischy and Joram Harel.
This is a beautiful looking book featuring the work of a true artist who plays by his own aesthetic rules. Simple words alone fail to do it justice and you cannot call yourself a true connoisseur of the photographic image if this book is not in your collection. It is a fetish object in its own right and is highly recommended.
Review by Christopher John Ball
**** Rating
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