Alexander McQueen: Unseen

An exquisitely produced and bound book that reveals, cloaked in fashion, the true creative genius that was Alexander McQueen. A book that is not so much about dresses as it is about Art & Design. Accessible and informative essays by Sally Singer, Claire Wilcox and Robert Fairer introduce the deceptively simple idea that becomes so very clear through Fairer's captivating images: Stories. The unusual combination of a monograph on a designer by a single photographer creates the additional narrative of two lives travelling in parallel. Two young men becoming ever more accomplished and self assured in their professions. It shows in the clothes and it shows in the images. In his shows, McQueen revealed himself to be a storyteller as well as a craftsman; we call these artists don't we? Arranged chronologically, but consequently thematically, the book demonstrates the evolution from young radical designer to mature and conscientious outsider whose vision becomes ever harder to ignore over the years. Concurrently, Robert Fairer's journey in creating the Backstage image, giving us a peak behind the curtain, is an equally seductive story and his images, too, grow more powerful. With more than a hint of nostalgia for two decades marked by both progress and excess this books sits a little like McQueen with one foot in the past and another forever in the future. Though it will appeal to the fashionistas this book is for anyone with an interest in design and creativity.

Awesome photos and really good insight into Mcqueen - I just wish Fairer had been at the infamous Voss show, as his take on it would have been great

Stunning . The most beautiful book ever!

DIVINE

Fantastic book with candid photos illustrating the amazing talent that was Lee McQueen. A must-have book for any one interested in art & design as well as fashion.

I had my eye on this for a long time and had it saved in my wish list. I ended up getting it as a present for Christmas from my family and my goodness it was worth the wait. I am a massive fan of Alexander (Lee) McQueen and have a few of his other coffee table books. This exceeded expectations in terms of the stunning visuals of him and his collections. The quality of the book is excellent. Sadly the top of my book was dented in the postage process but not enough for me to return it. It is large and weighty and the quality of the pages and printing is just astonishing (I worked in book publishing for some years). It looks amazing on my shelf, although a little tall to display I will buy a stand for it to lie a bit so that I can see it's full beauty every time I walk into the room. Beautiful and highly recommended.

Bought for my wife she loves it also looks very impressive size, quality

SPECTACULAR!From beginning to end! It’s really no surprise that a body of work so visually compelling would not give out such a gorgeous outlook. What is surprising compellingly though,is the beforematch these creations undergo before they are exhibit. Thanks the lord Robert Fairer and his lens were there to capture it all. You get that feeling of both intimacy and inmedeacy that one can not get from the distance of the actual show and definitely from no video. Interesting are also the glimpses you get on the preparations some garments require before they are shown and you also get to see the endearing relationship McQUEEN had with his creations. The love, care and devotion are all there . The photographs themselves are in fact spectacular but the editing and the cropping of the frames set them in the right concept for any observer to grasp. This is the first of what seems to be a highly specific anthology of books covering the extensive archive of one great but most of all lucky photographer who was granted actress BEFORE the all-access era, to a world very private. A def must have on any fashionable library or coffee table!

Como sempre, a entrega rápida e direta, chegou beem antes do prazo previsto - isso sempre me deixa felix - o livro chegou em excelente estado, sem ranhuras ou batidas: Perfeito! O conteúdo do livro é indescritivelmente edificante, fotos de peças icônicas com detalhes das texturas, das estampas e todas as fotos em HD nos fazer perceber melhor a complexidade das obras desse gênio. Indicado a todos os apaixonados pela moda atemporal criada por McQueen, o livro é grande e um pouco pesado, tudo devido a grande quantidade de conteúdo presente no livro. Estou sem palavras até agora!

Mein Kleiderschrank besitzt einige stolze Roben von Alexander McQueen und ich freue mich das ich einige hiervon in dem opulenten Band wiedergefunden habe. Leider ist es mir inzwischen fast unmöglich die großen Modeschauen zu besuchen was ich sehr, sehr bedauere auch wenn es meinen Geldbeutel schont.

To have this book is a Great experience for Fashion Designers and Fashion Artists

Of all the McQueen books, this is it. The cover is beautiful, the content is perfect. Anyone who loves McQueen would be thrilled to have this.