The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer
Irving Penn (1917-2009) was among the most esteemed and influential
photographers of the 20th century. Over the course of a nearly seventy-year
career, he mastered a pared-down aesthetic of studio photography that is
distinguished for its meticulous attention to composition, nuance, and detail.
This indispensable book features one of the largest selections of Penn's
photographs ever compiled, including famous and beloved images as well as works
that have never been published.
Celebrating the centennial of Penn's birth, this lavish volume spans the
entirety of his groundbreaking career. An enlightening introduction situates his
work in the