The Art Of Vogue Covers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing. light wear on edges of binding
A stunning visual and cultural history, The Art of Vogue Covers chronicles the evolution of one of fashion's most iconic publications through the lens of its celebrated cover art, spanning decades of artistic innovation and shifting aesthetic sensibilities. William Packer presents a richly illustrated survey of the magazine's most memorable imagery, tracing the contributions of legendary illustrators and photographers who shaped the visual identity of Vogue from its earliest issues through the twentieth century. With an authoritative and appreciative tone, the text illuminates how each era's covers reflected broader movements in art, design, and society, positioning the magazine as a genuine barometer of cultural change. Packer's expert commentary bridges the worlds of fine art and commercial design, arguing that Vogue's covers deserve recognition not merely as advertising vehicles but as significant works of graphic and illustrative art in their own right. This is an essential volume for collectors, fashion historians, and anyone captivated by the intersection of art, commerce, and style.
Author: William Packer
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Peerage Books
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing. light wear on edges of binding
A stunning visual and cultural history, The Art of Vogue Covers chronicles the evolution of one of fashion's most iconic publications through the lens of its celebrated cover art, spanning decades of artistic innovation and shifting aesthetic sensibilities. William Packer presents a richly illustrated survey of the magazine's most memorable imagery, tracing the contributions of legendary illustrators and photographers who shaped the visual identity of Vogue from its earliest issues through the twentieth century. With an authoritative and appreciative tone, the text illuminates how each era's covers reflected broader movements in art, design, and society, positioning the magazine as a genuine barometer of cultural change. Packer's expert commentary bridges the worlds of fine art and commercial design, arguing that Vogue's covers deserve recognition not merely as advertising vehicles but as significant works of graphic and illustrative art in their own right. This is an essential volume for collectors, fashion historians, and anyone captivated by the intersection of art, commerce, and style.