William Klein: Yes Thames & Hudson (370054562)

Photographer. Filmmaker. Artist. Designer. To master one of those disciplines would be a lifetime achievement for any creative individual, yet William Klein's career was celebrated in each of them over the last eight decades. Klein was one of the great image makers of the 20th century and one whose work remains an enduring creative influence on the work of contemporary artists, photographers and filmmakers. With over 250 images, this career retrospective explores the late William Klein's entire creative and artistic arc. Directed by Klein himself, from the selection of content to book design, this large-format publication looks back at his uncompromisingly creative lifetime, showcasing Klein's prolific and relentlessly innovative contribution to the world of photography, art, design and filmmaking. Published in association with a major retrospective at the International Center of Photography, this book is a comprehensive take on his career. While best known as a photographer who broke all the rules and conventions, William Klein: Yes focuses on the full range of Klein’s work, from his abstract paintings through to his startling, authentic street photography and photobooks and his dynamic, satirical take on filmmaking. With a flowing, chronological text by David Campany, this book will be both an introduction to William Klein for a new generation and a source of fresh insights for those who already know who William Klein was: a true original. > 'A vast and personal retrospective' - Elle Decoration > 'Discover the irreverent, iconoclastic imagery of William Klein' - Harper's > Bazaar > 'Pays tribute to the photographer whose unconventional style helped revive a > staid industry... In William Klein: Yes, the last of his books, over 250 > photographs chronicle his entire career. All reverberate with energy, > showcasing the man for the polymath he was: photographer, filmmaker, artist' - > Air Mail > 'A striking overview of a relentlessly creative life' - The i newspaper