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Photographer Mario Testino's prominence in the fast-paced world of fashion and celebrity photography is hard-earned; working for the top international fashion magazines, he flies around the world by plane as if travelling by taxi. Alive is his third book and is a personal celebration of the chic and sophisticated world in which he moves.He shares moments to savour from all his travels; exotic locales, magnificent cities by night, mysterious landscapes and private soirees. All of his images show more are peopled by the lovely models, celebrities and friends that make up this glittering world. Like Testino's fashion work, these candid photographs are full of energy, colour and humorous juxtapositions. show less

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Totally surprised to see that this is part of a planned trilogy. The book could more than stand on its own without the reader's commitment to read two more volumes. I'm happy nonetheless!

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Mario Testino was born in Lima, Peru & began his career as a (largely self-taught) fashion photographer in London in the 1970s. Today he is one of the most sought-after artists working for the major magazines, including the international editions of Vogue. His sensual, Latin style pervades the ad campaigns he has created for accounts such as show more Missoni, Versace, & Gucci. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Nonfiction, Art & Design, Graphic Novels & Comics, Tween, Teen
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779.092Arts & recreationPhotographyPhotographic imagesPhotographs by origin of artistCollections by individual photographers
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TR654 .T452TechnologyPhotographyPhotographyApplied photography
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