Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read right now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce books selected by Shelf (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a Harajuku bookstore specializing in foreign books.

■ "Centennial" by Irving Penn

This June marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of fashion photography master Irving Penn, and a commemorative retrospective exhibition is being held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York until the end of this month (July 30th).

In conjunction with the exhibition, a thick catalog has been published featuring one of the largest photo books ever published, from famous images that graced the covers of Vogue to never-before-published works. This definitive edition allows you to fully appreciate the aesthetic of Penn's studio photography, known for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail.

【Book Information】
"Irving Penn: Centennial"
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Language: English
Hardcover / 372 pages / 310 x 260 mm
Published: 2017
Price: 11,830 yen