Serge Lutens [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

Serge Lutens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998 | ISBN-10: 2843230667 | ISBN-13: 978-2843230660 | Edition: De Luxe edition

Photographer, makeup artist, interior and set designer, and creator of extraordinary objects, Serge Lutens is an image-maker of genius. His first book--published in 1992 and printed in 16 colors--was an event in the publishing world. With his second book, Lutens returns to reconfirm his art, which brings together pure aesthetics and a quest for perfection.

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About the Author

Serge Lutens has been art director at Shiseido for 15 years. His work apprears regularly in publications around the world, including frequent features in Elle, Vogue, and Vanity Fair.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Assouline; De Luxe edition edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 2843230667
• ISBN-13: 978-2843230660
• Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 11.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #545,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The STUNNING and MAGNIFICENT Serge Lutens's world, January 6, 2000

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nemo (Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Serge Lutens (Hardcover)

I have no word to describe the beauty of these pages. Serge Lutens is one of the most talentuous image-makers of these last years. You might have already seen a few of his photographs for Shiseido ads : in this book, you have a fascinating survey of his work and art. The beauty of the colours, of the make-up, of the objects and clothes... It's a perpetual joy for the eyes ! Lutens's work is completely original, far from traditional simple advertising pictures. Discover a world of magic, of fantasy, of beautiful (almost unreal) women... and you'll fall in love with Serge Lutens's visions too !

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent photo collection of fantasy makeup, November 26, 1998

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"rjudith" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Serge Lutens (Hardcover)

This is a splendid appearing photo chronicle of Lutens' images from 1973 until present. His images are most commonly seen as the stylized Shiseido advertisements. He describes it in the introduction as: "The imaginary where finery and rupture distill. Characters of precise contour, black essences, calligraphy of bodies..." This is an "art" book and not a how to book such as Kevyn Aucoin's "Making Faces". Visual observers, photographers and artists may delight. Those interested in the cosmetic techniques and products applied rather than the overall result may be disappointed. Overall a beautifully printed work of art that would make a memorable gift.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXPRESSION OF BEAUTY, April 5, 2001

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JOSET LORET (TAMPA, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Serge Lutens (Hardcover)

FOR SEVERAL YEARS I'VE ADMIRED SERGE LUTENS WORK FEATURED IN MANY FASHION MAGAZINES. I COULDN'T PASS UP ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO FINALLY OWN ONE OF HIS BOOKS. AND OF COURSE, I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED WITH ITS CONTENTS: A COLLECTION OF PICTURES DISPLAYING AN ARTISTS' REMARKABLE INTERPRATATION OF FEMALE BEAUTY. I WAS AMAZED AT HOW HE MANIPULATES FEMININE BEAUTY TO IT'S FULL POTENTIAL WITH HIS USE OF PLAYFULLY SOPHISTICATED & AT TIMES EXOTIC MAKEUP & COSTUMES. WHAT ARTISTRY!.