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Cartier I Love You

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What a spectacular book!! Bruce Weber is a magnificent photographer and of course, Cartier, a magnificent jeweler!! The photos and the uses of the model wearing the cartier treasures are breathtaking!! what a modern way to showcase the 100 year anniversary of this jeweler!!
Order the book, you will love it!!!!

I thought this book would be an interesting concept. The cover alone is gorgeous. Bruce Weber doing a photo book on fine jewelry. Although the book starts off promising enough: Bruce shooting the jewelry on naked beefcake and cheesecake, the book unfortunately slowly but surely goes downhill. The problem with Bruce Weber is that he does nothing new. It is always pictures of naked men and pictures of his friends. Must we see more pictures of Cy Twombly, his dogs, the Clemente's? We have seen this done too many times. And yes, he does put in things that have absolutely nothing to do with Cartier. This book really is for the Bruce Weber fan. It leaves the Cartier fan confused, wanting more, and ultimately let down. I was a Bruce Weber fan in the early 80s when he was exciting and fresh. My adoration died in the 90s. Now it is just cheese to me. This book needed an ironfisted editor to protect the name of Cartier and put out something worthy of the name Cartier. I did order the Cartier in America / San Francisco Moma exhibit book at the same time. THAT was fabulous! Get that one instead!

I call it half-baked because it seems three books in one and none fulfill it's duty. First, I thought, a Cartier book of jewelry in models or settings that will have Mr. Weber's touch. Sorry! It started like that but doesn't delivers (a better example is Miss Vanessa Von Swetsinger book). Then, it seems that it will be a book of celebrities telling juicy gossip about their experiences buying or "borrowing" Cartier baubles. Sorry! Nothing new there. Then Mr. Weber adds his own version of what this book should be. Big Mistake! Its like Twiligth Zone meets Mr. Rogers. If you are like I, that collects jewelry books only consider this book if you have to have Everything Cartier has published (or you are a big fan of Mr. Weber). If not, save the bucks for another golden calf.

This is a very unusual book. Full of interesting photos. It is not your usual book about famous jewelry. I was disappointed with it. I would have rather seen more photos of the jewelry than of the people.

As the name implies, this book is a heartfelt love letter to a jewelry house without equal. Epitomizing luxury for over a century, Cartier's devotees have included the global elite, as well as sirens of stage and screen.

Originally a jeweler of kings, Cartier is often dubbed "the king of jewelers." Renowned for its craftsmanship and exquisite materials, the marque is a byword for opulent innovation. Art directed and edited by Bruce Weber, this dazzling homage combines photographs created by Weber just for the book, original texts by Weber and Ingrid Sischy, along with a fascinating cornucopia of archival images and passages.

The gold-bordered, distinctively red cover and case are designed to look like a Cartier jewelry box-right down to the authentic Cartier ribbon sewn into each binding!

This book is gorgeous! I had first seen it in San Francisco at the Legion of Honor's book shop. They had a Cartier exhibit that I wasn't able to go to but it sounded amazing! Buuuuuut as for the book, I didn't care how much it cost, I wanted it. And of course like any person, they'll go online to get a better price. and that's what I did.

At the book should the book was all wrapped up so I couldn't fully evaluate it, though once it came in I was thrilled! It's beautiful, though I thought there would be more images, there's plenty but was expecting more. I recommend it for sure! I'm all about my coffee table books, and this is a good one. :)

I should of sent this book back it is NOT about Cartier. It's full of strange photos of people and very little about Cartier's jewelry. I donated it to the loal Goodwill. Save you money on this one.