Since its first cover on December 17, 1892, Vogue has had people talking. Vogue: The Covers chronicles the extraordinary images that have reflected—and transformed—the world of style for more than 120 years. More than 300 of the most beautiful, provocative, and fashion-forward covers ever produced are highlighted alongside the history and stories behind the covers themselves. Organized in chronological order by decade, Vogue: The Covers begins with the illustrated covers from the magazine’s inception in 1892 and spans the 20th century to the present day, charting the evolution of fashion, art, culture, and photography for the past 120 years. Featuring the work of influential artists—Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Steven Meisel, Annie Leibovitz, and Mario Testino—the book is a stunning celebration of the magazine and its unparalleled influence.
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Dodie Kazanjian has covered the art world for Vogue since 1989. She is also the founder and director of Gallery Met, the nonprofit contemporary art space at the Metropolitan Opera. She is married to writer Calvin Tomkins and lives in New York City.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm a budding fan of classic illustration and got this book primarily to see the development of this art through the year in magazine art. This book contains such gorgeous work by George Wolfe Plank, Eduardo Garcia Benito, Georges LePape, Carl Erickson, etc that I was almost tempted to get a second copy to post selected pictures near my desk at home. Thankfully, this book comes with a small selection of cardboard inserts to serve this purpose. If you're a fan of the Vogue classic American covers, illustration, fashion and art, this is a must own.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With this large coffee table book we see fashion developing during the last 120 years and also the faces of beauty. The book is mostly in chronological order, although at points it jumps around from year to year, which makes no sense and is a bit irritating if you are trying to see a smooth evolvement of style. Especially when a 1927 cover is inserted in the earlier 20's when fashions were much different.
5 poster boards, the approximate size of the book (12"x9") are inserted in the book and there is an index. Each cover has the person responsible for it and sometimes the name of the face on the cover shot. A forward and an introduction sum up the influences of Vogue. Sections are divided by decade, with a bit of text to tell what it was about. Some of the covers are very small, others full page
This is a history of fashion and style, that "held a mirror up to their times". We see covers progress from drawings to clothes and artistic flair to the faces of the beautiful and glamorous. Those who are fans of art, magazines, especially of Vogue, the visual arts or fashion would enjoy this book.
5 poster boards, the approximate size of the book (12"x9") are inserted in the book and there is an index. Each cover has the person responsible for it and sometimes the name of the face on the cover shot. A forward and an introduction sum up the influences of Vogue. Sections are divided by decade, with a bit of text to tell what it was about. Some of the covers are very small, others full page
This is a history of fashion and style, that "held a mirror up to their times". We see covers progress from drawings to clothes and artistic flair to the faces of the beautiful and glamorous. Those who are fans of art, magazines, especially of Vogue, the visual arts or fashion would enjoy this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By OJP
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as a gift for my friend and she absolutely loved it. I myself also checked this book out and I found nothing to complain about - so much wonderful information about history of these covers and so many beautiful pictures. The extra pictures for framing were great, quality was really good. I recommend this for everyone who enjoys reading about fashion.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I was looking for plus a bonus
I was desperately looking for a Vogue coffee table book.. this is perfect. not only that, included with my book were 5 covers printed that were normal size, and suitable for... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Matthew R. Voiers
3.0 out of 5 stars
gift
I ordered as a gift for someone...I decided to keep it...but found it was not art enough...pictures small.... Read more
Published 12 days ago by victoria vanderstine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Amazing book for my coffee table, it is super classy and gives my living room that unique touch, totally recommend this book!
Published 18 days ago by Melissa
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as expected
The best photo is the cover photo. I was expecting to see 8x10's throughout, but that isn't the case. Lot's of smaller photos and some 8 bys. All in all, a nice book.
Published 1 month ago by Otto
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing book
Bought this book today from a book shop for $70. Then I just saw it on amazon and I realised i could have got it so much cheaper! I wish I got it on amazon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Em
4.0 out of 5 stars
great
its a big colorful beautiful book it comes with 4 small posters of covers made of cardboard
for anyone who loves vintage vogue and appreciates fashion
all the photos are... Read more
for anyone who loves vintage vogue and appreciates fashion
all the photos are... Read more
Published 2 months ago by magnolia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
This is a great book if you are interested in Fashion, Vogue and Illustration. They even included a few small Vogue covers so you could frame them.
Published 2 months ago by A. Jimenez
5.0 out of 5 stars
great gift for wife
great price justed what wife wanted got this for the wife for christmas and she really enjoys it yes i would tell any husband if wife likes vogue get her this worth the money
Published 4 months ago by jeff hardwick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Journey
Great cover story for Vogue. I enjoyed the older covers more, the typography is interesting and creative. The additional individual covers for framing are really neat.
Published 4 months ago by Kiwi
5.0 out of 5 stars
beauty
This coffee table book is amazing. I love looking through it and it also looks fab in my living room :) I received this as a gift from a family member. Spot on :)
Published 5 months ago by Taylor
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