Destroy/Rankin: Paper Gun Model Kit. Designed by Girard Saint - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3899552806 ISBN 13: 9783899552805

Publisher: gestalten, 2009

Synopsis

For Destroy / Rankin, over 70 of the world s biggest musicians and visual artists have created a new body of artwork based on the acclaimed photographer Rankin s iconic portraits of musicians. Asked to destroy the photographs, artists including Michael Stipe, U2, The Gossip, Beck, Jarvis Cocker, Debbie Harry, Kylie Minogue, Basement Jaxx, Goldfrapp and Marianne Faithfull have a created a portfolio of deeply personal reflections on their music and images. This unique body of collaborative art ranges from paintings and drawings to collage. This limited edition book also includes a 30-minute DVD with behind the scenes shoot footage.

About this title

About the Author

Photographer, publisher and film director, Rankin established his reputation when he launched Dazed & Confused with his business partner Jefferson Hack in 1991. From his iconic shot of Kylie lying naked and prostrate, to the Queen smiling enigmatically, Rankin s iconic, intimate portraiture style, and his mischievous eye have gained him a reputation as one of the world's leading photographers. Rising to every challenge, Rankin has never shied from portraying difficult subject matter, addressing issues from domestic violence to body image in both his personal work as well as charity and commercial projects. He made headlines again with his campaign for Dove showing women who differed from the usual stick-thin advertising stereotype. He has also shot prominent charity campaigns for Amnesty International, Everyman, Special Olympics, Oxfam, Teenage Cancer Trust, Refuge, The Teaching Awards, Women s Aid, Women s Vote, Breast Cancer Awareness and Youth Music. Rankin lives in London with his wife Tuuli, and thirteen-year-old son, Lyle.

Edition details

• Publisher: gestalten
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 3899552806
• ISBN 13: 9783899552805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 172
• Editor: Rankin, Youth Music, Big Active