A collection of four photography monographs bringing together three distinctive approaches to fashion, portraiture, and the construction of the photographic image.
Spanning the early twentieth century through the provocative fashion photography of the 1970s and 1980s, The Image Makers explores the relationship between glamour, performance, sexuality, and visual storytelling.
From Guy Bourdin's surreal and psychologically charged compositions to Helmut Newton's theatrical portraits and Madame d'Ora's elegant depictions of artists, performers, and European society, each photographer created a visual language that extended beyond conventional portraiture.
Together, these four volumes offer an exploration of photography as an act of invention, where the subject, setting, and carefully considered gesture become part of a larger narrative.
THE COLLECTION
Guy Bourdin — A Message for You
Helmut Newton — Sex and Landscapes
Helmut Newton — Portraits
Madame d'Ora — Neue Galerie
Curated by Studio EmmJean.
***Please note that these are vintage and pre-owned books, selected for their artistic and cultural significance. Signs of age and previous ownership, including minor wear, imperfections, and the occasional scent associated with older books, are to be expected. Each volume has its own history and character. We encourage you to appreciate these qualities and understand the nature of vintage books before purchasing.
All Sales are Final
A collection of four photography monographs bringing together three distinctive approaches to fashion, portraiture, and the construction of the photographic image.
Spanning the early twentieth century through the provocative fashion photography of the 1970s and 1980s, The Image Makers explores the relationship between glamour, performance, sexuality, and visual storytelling.
From Guy Bourdin's surreal and psychologically charged compositions to Helmut Newton's theatrical portraits and Madame d'Ora's elegant depictions of artists, performers, and European society, each photographer created a visual language that extended beyond conventional portraiture.
Together, these four volumes offer an exploration of photography as an act of invention, where the subject, setting, and carefully considered gesture become part of a larger narrative.
THE COLLECTION
Guy Bourdin — A Message for You
Helmut Newton — Sex and Landscapes
Helmut Newton — Portraits
Madame d'Ora — Neue Galerie
Curated by Studio EmmJean.
***Please note that these are vintage and pre-owned books, selected for their artistic and cultural significance. Signs of age and previous ownership, including minor wear, imperfections, and the occasional scent associated with older books, are to be expected. Each volume has its own history and character. We encourage you to appreciate these qualities and understand the nature of vintage books before purchasing.
All Sales are Final