Isabella Blow by Martina Rink
Martina Rink has brought together all those who were moved, influenced, discovered, and inspired by Isabella, in a volume that celebrates not only her life but also her outrageous personality, which left an indelible mark on all who met her. Texts and personal letters written exclusively for this book have been collected from legendary names in the fashion world, from Mario Testino and Manolo Blahnik to Hussein Chalayan and Anna Wintour. There are photographs by some of fashion's greatest photographers, including Rankin, Donald McPherson, and Richard Burbridge, and illustrations by Hilary Knight and Paul Smith, in a homage to Isabella that celebrates her astonishing life.
'A stunning pictorial tribute filled with letters and snapshots, Martina Rink’s 'Isabella Blow' conveys her daftness, her style and her brilliant charisma' - Sunday Times
'The Blow that emerges is wounded, extravagant, self-mythologizing, and full of magic and madness' - Vogue
'A very personal insight into a woman who inspired a lot of people … Beautifully produced, sensitively written and full of the flamboyance she was famous for, Isabella Blow is a fitting tribute to an all-time icon' - i-D
'Lavish … bursting with her outrageous ensembles and controversial shoots' - Daily Telegraph
'Full of personal letters and gorgeous pictures, this stylish book pays homage to the astonishing life of style icon Isabella Blow' - Look
'The Blow that emerges is wounded, extravagant, self-mythologizing, and full of magic and madness' - Vogue
'A very personal insight into a woman who inspired a lot of people … Beautifully produced, sensitively written and full of the flamboyance she was famous for, Isabella Blow is a fitting tribute to an all-time icon' - i-D
'Lavish … bursting with her outrageous ensembles and controversial shoots' - Daily Telegraph
'Full of personal letters and gorgeous pictures, this stylish book pays homage to the astonishing life of style icon Isabella Blow' - Look
Martina Rink began her career as a personal assistant to Isabella Blow. She now works for the advertising agency TBWA in Germany.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500515358 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500515352 |
| Title | Isabella Blow |
| Author | Martina Rink |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |