MASTERS selects 3 pearls that should not be missing on your coffee table. These books all offer a glimpse into the lives of different icons through unique images. Text: Fleur de Jong
Image: TASCHEN Books

Peter Lindbergh | Azzedine Alaïa

This book celebrates the artistic collaboration of Peter Lindbergh and Azzedine Alaïa. Azzedine was born in Jemmal and came to Paris in the years after Tunisia's independence. He quickly achieved success as a couturier in the French capital and worked for Christian Dior, among others, before he even started his own studio. His clothes were worn by fashion icons such as Tina Turner, Naomi Cambell and Michelle Obama. Photographer Lindbergh uses black and white to indicate the authenticity of the faces in front of his camera. Alaïa also had a preference for black in his timeless designs. This book reunites two great talents who both wrote history in photography and fashion.

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Harry Benson | Paul

This book provides an intimate look into the life of one of the greatest music legends of all time: Paul McCartney. From the Beatles tour in the US to the quiet life on the family farm. Harry Benson is a Scottish photojournalist, born in Glasgow. The photographer was commissioned to travel with The Beatles during their tour of America. This task boosted his career and gave him access to celebrities such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Michael Jackson. Benson's credo: 'A good photo is one that cannot be repeated.' In this book you can follow the evolution of a superstar through more than 100 photos, many of which have never been seen before.

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Anton Corbijn | Depeche Mode

Dutch pride Anton Corbyn became known for his photos of mainly rock musicians and other artists. In November 2020, the band Depeche Mode inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When Dave Gahan received the honor, he thanked Anton Corbijn. Dave said the photographer came in at just the right time and made them look 'cool'. In addition to the photos, the book contains sketches and designs of sets and album covers, handwritten captions and an extensive interview with Corbijn. 

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