【Book Introduction】
Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography is a landmark photographic collection honoring the legacy of fashion photography master Peter Lindbergh. This comprehensive volume traces over four decades of his career, highlighting his profound artistic influence and redefining impact on fashion imagery. Known for his cinematic, humanistic style, Lindbergh transformed the language of fashion photography and challenged conventional notions of beauty for an entire generation.
In 1988, Lindbergh shot the now-iconic White Shirt series on Malibu Beach—stark, minimalist portraits that launched the careers of Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Tatjana Patitz, and others, while ushering in the era of the supermodel. These images became enduring symbols of fashion history and established Lindbergh’s signature style: rejecting glamour in favor of authenticity and individuality.
Lindbergh firmly believed that true beauty lies not in couture or cosmetics, but in the subject's character and soul. He focused his lens not on fashion or fame, but on raw emotion and inner life. “I’m more interested in reality than in perfection,” he once said.
Featuring over 300 images, this volume offers a sweeping visual journey through Lindbergh’s work from the 1980s to the 2010s. From his early collaborations with Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garçons, to iconic campaigns for Saint Laurent, Armani, Gaultier, Lagerfeld, and Yohji Yamamoto, Lindbergh’s presence in the fashion world was unparalleled. His camera helped define the personas of legendary supermodels such as Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, and Kristen McMenamy, capturing their unique essence with unmatched depth.
Beyond fashion, Lindbergh’s lens extended into Hollywood and the arts. He created deeply expressive portraits of stars like Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Madonna, Brad Pitt, Catherine Deneuve, and Jane Birkin—images that radiate quiet melancholy and profound humanity.
Remarkably, Lindbergh was already active in the contemporary art world before becoming a favorite of the fashion elite. His work was frequently exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, underscoring his ability to blur the line between commercial and fine art. He emphasized narrative and social observation in his imagery, elevating fashion photography into a powerful medium of storytelling. This book includes a specially adapted foreword from a 2016 interview, offering personal insight into his philosophy, early collaborations, and reflections on photography and art.
Peter Lindbergh: A Different Vision on Fashion Photography is not merely a photography book—it is a chronicle of the evolution of fashion imagery and a deeply human visual exploration of beauty, emotion, and existence. It documents how Lindbergh’s vision redefined the gaze of fashion photography and inspired a new way of seeing.
【Details】
Author: Jessica Hundley
Publisher: TASCHEN
Publication Year: 2020
Dimensions: 22×15 cm
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512 pages
※ This book contains nude imagery and is not suitable for minors.
