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This extraordinary volume pays tribute to David Bailey, one of the most celebrated photographers of our time. Known for his dynamic style and cultural influence, Bailey emerged in the 1960s as a defining voice in portrait and fashion photography. His seminal book, Box of Pin-Ups, and associations with icons such as Mick Jagger and Catherine Deneuve cemented his status as a cultural figure.

Spanning six decades, this collection reflects years of meticulous research into Bailey’s archives, showcasing portraits of world leaders, celebrities, and cultural icons. Subjects include Andy Warhol, Nelson Mandela, Kate Moss, Zaha Hadid, Jack Nicholson, Margaret Thatcher, and many others. Through striking imagery, Bailey presents a vivid chronicle of contemporary history, capturing the essence of beauty, power, and influence.

Damien Hirst’s foreword praises Bailey’s revolutionary approach to photography, while a three-part essay by Francis Hodgson provides an in-depth analysis of his portraiture. Limited to 3,000 numbered and signed copies, this Collector’s Edition includes a Marc Newson-designed bookstand and four exclusive jackets featuring John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Jean Shrimpton, Mick Jagger, and Andy Warhol.

The bookstand is the creation of Marc Newson, a globally acclaimed designer with partnerships spanning Louis Vuitton, Ferrari, and Apple. His innovative work is held in over 40 museums worldwide.

Photography critic Francis Hodgson, who authored the essays, has an esteemed career including tenure at The Financial Times. Benedikt Taschen, the editor, is the visionary behind TASCHEN publishing, renowned for iconic visual books celebrating the arts.

Book Specifications:

• Format : Hardback
• Size : 500 × 700 mm (19.69 × 27.56 in)
• Pages : 440 pp
• ISBN : 9783836558105

Stand Specifications:

• Distance between each leg : 860 mm (34 in.)
• Platform : 780 x 625 mm (31 x 27 in.)
• Height when positioned horizontally : 900 mm (35 in.)
• Height when in display position : back 980 mm (39 in.), front 830 mm (33 in.)

The Artist

David Bailey (b. 1938, London) is a pioneering figure in modern photography, whose work has defined visual culture over six decades. His portraits, from 1960s icons like Jean Shrimpton and Penelope Tree to global leaders and artists, exude a raw, dynamic energy. Influenced by Modernism, his direct, cropped perspectives revolutionised portraiture. Beyond photography, Bailey explores filmmaking, painting, and sculpture, cementing his status as a multi-disciplinary artist.

“… a book that treats [Bailey’s] most iconic images with monumental reverence.” – Vanity Fair

“TASCHEN is giving Bailey’s oeuvre the big-time treatment.” – Vogue

“Flicking through [the book] makes you realise the extraordinary extent to which Bailey created the touch points of what our culture looks like… It feels as if I’m holding Britain’s collective memory in my hands.” – The Guardian

“…a monumental book of portraits…” – BBC Radio 4

“Big book. Small club.” – David Bailey