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Vogue: Voice of a Century (Signed Limited Edition)
$800
Vogue: Voice of a Century
Collector’s Set (from a signed, limited edition of 1,916)
Brand new, never opened, Genesis Press factory boxed set
Main Volume: 290mm x 350mm / 11.5 x 14 in., 504 pages
20000 words, 600 images
Shipping weight: 22 lbs
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Vogue
Voice of a Century
Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman and 100 Vogue Contributors
A hand-crafted, signed limited edition book celebrating British Vogue, with a wealth of photography, archival correspondence and interviews with 100 of Vogue’s most respected contributors.
‘An exquisitely crafted book that goes right to the heart of Vogue. This will be an anthology like no other.’ Alexandra Shulman, Editor-in-Chief
In a landmark publication compiling photographs, illustrations, correspondence, covers and new interviews with 100 renowned Vogue contributors, Voice of a Century is an anthology like no other. Strictly limited to only 1,916 craftsman-bound copies, each 504-page volume is individually signed by at least 8 major contributors.
‘Vogue is fashion. Vogue changes peoples view and their take on how they see things.’ – Kate Moss
In recognition of British Vogues founding year VOICE OF A CENTURY is limited to just 1916 numbered and signed copies worldwide.
Craftsman-bound in sumptuous leathers with gold foil blocking and gilt page edging, Voice of a Century will be a collector’s item for generations to come. The large format book (290 mm x 350 mm; 11.5 in x 14 in) is housed in a cloth-bound solander case. A shutter reveals an individually placed photograph from the Vogue archives.
Each numbered copy is hand-signed by a minimum of 8 contributors, including Manolo Blahnik, Eric Boman, Grace Coddington, Barbara Daly, Patrick Demarchelier, Arthur Elgort, Karen Elson, John Frieda, Marie Helvin, Barbara Hulanicki, Kate Moss, Paul Smith, Stella Tennant, Penelope Tree and Alexandra Shulman.
‘An exquisitely crafted book that goes right to the heart of Vogue.’ – Alexandra Shulman, Editor-in-Chief
For 100 years British Vogue has set the scene in fashion beauty portraiture and lifestyle.
It has discovered and championed young designers, writers, artists, photographers and models; reported on changing patterns in fashion and social life; documented wars and cultural change and presented fashion from the most extraordinary places. Simultaneously reflecting and shaping British culture and history, its pages have been a vivid record of the times.
‘It has discovered and nurtured some of the great photographers and designers of the 20th century. Long may it continue.’ – Bianca Jagger
‘Vogue is as relevant as ever, allowing us to dream while entertaining us and informing our opinions and tastes. While embracing the new, it never ignores history and context. It is timeless and ageless.’ – Yasmin Le Bon
With unparalleled access to the British Vogue library and archives VOICE OF A CENTURY compiles a spectacular collection of classic photographs, illustrations, page spreads and covers, alongside personal insights from the people who helped create them.
‘I first worked for Vogue in 1956 and I can’t imagine life without it. I’ve always been very excited to see my pictures in the magazine. Vogue has been my life.’ – Lord Snowdon
‘I started to read Vogue when I was about 15. It was the era of the glamazon super model and I thought that Cindy and co were the most ravishing women I’d ever seen.’ – Sophie Dahl
‘The most elegant, the most avant-garde of all fashion magazines. It ushered in changes in society, in the way women were and the way women looked – men as well – and the way people felt about themselves.’ – Nick Knight
‘I feel very fortunate. As Terence Donovan used to say, “It’s better than working in a bank.”‘ – Grace Coddington
Spanning 504 pages the breathtaking visual material is accompanied by personal recollections and commentary from 100 of British Vogues most respected collaborators models designers and photographers.
Manolo Blahnik, Naomi Campbell, Grace Coddington, Lily Cole, Sophie Dahl, Patrick Demarchelier, Jerry Hall, Barbara Hulanicki, Bianca Jagger, Nick Knight, Yasmin Le Bon, Stella McCartney, Kate Moss, Mary Quant, Jean Shrimpton, Paul Smith, Twiggy, Tim Walker, Vivienne Westwood and Vogue’s longest-serving editor, Alexandra Shulman.
‘I remember going to the café around the corner from my school with my mum, to buy and look at the copy of Vogue I was in. I sat there surprised and awed by the surreality of being on the cover.’ – Lily Cole
Accompanying their original text, previously unpublished correspondence files shed new light on the work of celebrated contributors such as Cecil Beaton, Clifford Coffin, Michael Cooper, Lee Miller, Norman Parkinson, Helmut Newton, and many more from Vogue’s 100-year history.
- ISBN: 978905662395
- Limited: 1916 copies – completely Sold Out
- Signed by: *At least 8 Vogue contributors
- Contributors:
100 Vogue contributors including Manolo Blahnik, Naomi Campbell, Grace Coddington, Lily Cole, Sophie Dahl, Patrick Demarchelier, Jerry Hall, Barbara Hulanicki, Bianca Jagger, Nick Knight, Yasmin Le Bon, Stella McCartney, Kate Moss, Mary Quant, Jean Shrimpton, Paul Smith, Twiggy, Tim Walker, Vivienne Westwood and many more. - Paper: 170 gsm GardaPat
- Binding: Full leather with onlay silhouette, white and gold foil blocking and gilt page edging
- Box: Archival solander case with a shutter revealing an individually placed photograph
- Out of print since 2016
*Images of potential signatures included in the image gallery may vary from those in this particular edition, but there will be at least 8 from the contributor list.
