MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3836518589 ISBN 13: 9783836518581

Publisher: TASCHEN, 2009

Synopsis

Mario Testino is one of the world’s most successful fashion and portrait photographers, whose images are noted for their freshness and intimacy. Peruvian by birth, Testino has been fascinated by Rio de Janeiro since his earliest summer vacations. "When I was 14, on holiday, and going from my house to the beach and seeing everyone walk everywhere in their tiny bathing suits―the girls and boys were so sexy and carefree and wild―I just could not believe it."

This easy sensuality, sexual freedom and lust for life left a deep impression; Testino has been going back ever since, for work and fun, passion and inspiration. Featuring candid shots of exquisite cariocas baring nubile flesh, including supermodel Gisele Bündchen, MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino captures the essence of this incomparably seductive city and its sultry citizens. From its breathtaking sunset panoramas, to the throbbing chaos of its world-famous carnival, this is Testino’s love poem to the Brazilian metropolis that captured his teenage heart, and never let go.

Features include:

• Foreword by songwriter and singer Caetano Veloso

• Introduction by actress/TV personality Regina Casé

• Essay by supermodel Gisele Bündchen

• Softcover with plastic jacket―for beach reading―available in yellow, orange or red, inspired by Rio’s glorious sunsets!

About this title

About the Author

With a four decades career as a leader in the fields of fashion, culture and lifestyle, Peruvian-born Mario Testino OBE has many facets that take him beyond the surface of a photographer and artist placing him as a cultural visionary. Testino’s universe is broad, his impact is uniquely powerful and his lifestyle is completely authentic. Testino’s has seen his works published and exhibited in hundreds of cities around the world. Throughout his career he built unprecedent relationships with editorial and commercial partners such as Vogue, Burberry, and Gucci to name a few. His past and present muses include HRH Princess Diana, Madonna and Kate Moss. His solo exhibitions have shown in museums and galleries worldwide, including the National Portrait Gallery, London; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

From the Back Cover

This volume showcases Testinoas best fashion work featuring many of his images from Vogue, the definitive word on style

Edition details

• Publisher: TASCHEN
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: Multiple languages
• ISBN 10: 3836518589
• ISBN 13: 9783836518581
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 200