Daniela Rocha : Art Book Design

Published by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

2024

Authors

Edward Enninful, Sonnet Stanfill, Elisabeth Murray

Naomi Campbell is a phenomenon. Still very much at the top of her game after nearly four decades in the fashion industry, news of her trailblazing work, both on and off the catwalk, continues to hit the front pages as she pushes the boundaries of the fashion world. Inspiring, creative, energetic and most definitely iconic, Campbell stands apart as a unique force.

Opening with a specially commissioned interview by Tim Blanks, this book showcases more than 20 of the most eloquent ensembles from across her career, personally selected and discussed by Campbell herself. It also explores the different facets of her success - from her work as a model, a muse and brand builder, to life beyond the catwalk as a cultural leader with her unerring support of emerging designers.

With spectacular looks from Azzedine Alaia, Gianni Versace, Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Kenneth Ize - to name but a few - this is an exclusive look into the world of one of fashion's most talented and enduring personalities.

The official exhibition book, created to accompany the exhibition, Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto at the V&A South Kensington from 16 September 2023.

Edited by curators Oriole Cullen & Connie Karol Burks

As one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, Chanel owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder - Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (1883-1971). Some of her most celebrated designs, such as the two-piece suit, the little black dress and the quilted handbag, remain in vogue to this day. Chanel designed first and foremost for herself: by creating clothes fit for an independent and active lifestyle, she anticipated the needs and wants of the modern woman.

This beautiful book showcases a stunning array of Chanel's most notable designs from her 60 years in fashion, largely drawn from the collections of the Chanel Patrimoine, Paris and the V&A. It examines the cut, construction, embellishment and provenance of the ensembles, as well as the design themes and motifs Chanel returned to throughout her career. Newly commissioned photographs of the selected pieces, together with archival images, capture the design evolution of this fashion icon.

Published to coincide with the National Portrait Gallery exhibition, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm on show from June to October 2023.

An exclusive gift product for the National Portrait Gallery, this folding, double-sided concertina book features 24 photographs, many of which are previously unseen, taken by Paul McCartney at the height of Beatlemania.

Handpicked by Paul himself, this uniquely personal collection of photographs documents what it was like to be a Beatle during late 1963 through to early 1964, a period when The Beatles were propelled from being the most popular band in Britain to an international cultural phenomenon. Follow their travels in six cities – Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C and Miami – through the eyes of the band who were at the heart of it all.

National Portrait Gallery: The Collection introduces the reader to the key people who have shaped the history of Britain, its culture and identity, by exploring essential highlights from the National Portrait Gallery’s unrivalled Collection. A wonderful memento for any visitor.

National Portrait Gallery

by Alison Smith, Chief Curator at The National Portrait Gallery

This publication highlights the most important portraits of King Charles III from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection, from the beautiful portraits of His Majesty with his mother, Elizabeth II, to works depicting Charles’ sons and wider family.

Including a timeline of key events from Charles’ life, this book explores the future of the monarchy through photographs and paintings of the wider royal family, including Diana, Princess of Wales, Camilla, Queen Consort, William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales, Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Prince George of Wales.

Gloria Cortina: Interiors, Modernity & Myth

Foreword by Sean Kelly, Text by Jay Merrick

Published by Rizzoli, 2023

An updated illustrated survey overview highlighting the most outstanding projects by the well-established and renowned Mexican interior and furniture designer Gloria Cortina.

About The Author

Gloria Cortina was born and raised in Mexico City and studied at Parsons School of Design in New York. After a period of working with architect David Ling in New York, she returned to Mexico to work for the architect Ricardo Legorreta, later joining forces with others to launch the avant-garde firm A5 Arquitectura. In 2009 she established her own studio. Sean Kelly is a British, New York-based gallerist, contemporary art dealer, and owner of the Sean Kelly Gallery, New York. Jay Merrick is an architecture critic of The Independent and a regular essayist for the Architects Journal. He also contributes to leading magazines such as Blueprint, ArtReview and the periodical London Magazine.

Seeing beauty in a flower could awaken humans, however briefly, to the beauty that is an essential part of their own innermost being, their true nature. The first recognition of beauty was one of the most significant events in the evolution of human consciousness.

Eckhart Tolle

The Artistry of Flowers encourages everyone to live with florals and to appreciate their beauty as we appreciate art. Celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective. By exploring different shapes, colors, and textures, she shows us how to understand flowers and their living, transitory nature.

By Gabriela Salazar, Photographs by Ngoc Minh Ngo

Houses of Mexico: Antonio Farré

Architect

Author Antonio Farré, Foreword by Antonio Cordero Galindo

Published by Rizzoli, 2023

The first comprehensive monograph focused on the most spectacular residential projects built and designed by Antonio Farré, one of Mexico’s most distinguished contemporary architects.

This publication showcases a curated and handpicked selection of the most outstanding houses in Mexico.

The projects designed by Antonio Farré represent a one-of-a-kind combination of simplicity and sophistication blended with nature, turning complicated spaces into breathtaking houses. The elegant and monumental structures featured in the book are characterised by the use of local materials, the absence of columns, and large windows. Balance, texture, and earthy colours are often found in Farré’s interiors, creating a timeless and welcoming effect. His work has been published in Design Hunter Mexico, Architectural Digest México y Latinoamérica, Entremuros, D10, and many others.

Superbly photographed, this volume reveals some of the most luxurious Mexican homes, including unseen and little published works. This book is a must-have for architects, interior designers, owners or potential buyers of properties in Mexico, and those passionate about contemporary architecture and design.

About The Author

Antonio Farré was born and raised in Mexico and was passionate about architecture from an early age. After concluding his studies in 1990, Farré founded his own architecture firm, Farré Arquitectos, working in different fields over the years while maintaining its essence. The firm’s work includes renovations of the Centro Asturiano, a private club in Mexico City; chapels; and public squares. In addition, Farré Arquitectos has built well over 200 homes and more than 50 restaurants that are still standing today. Antonio Cordero Galindo is a Mexican author who is passionate about history.

Published by the V&A, 2021

Kieran McCarthy (Editor), Hanne Faurby (Editor)

This beautifully illustrated book explores the history and legacy of the House of Fabergé, from its origins in Russia – and its role in the glamorous world of the Romanovs – to global recognition. Much of the story is familiar, but less well known is the important part played by the London branch. Opened in 1903, and the only one outside Russia, it became a choice destination for Edwardian high society and an international clientele. Featuring over 120 pieces, from delicate flowers to Imperial Easter eggs, and with contributions from leading experts Fabergé: A Russian Love Affair celebrates the enduring fascination with this master craftsman’s works.

Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up

Curated by Claire Wilcox & Circe Henestrosa

Published by the V&A in June 2018.

In 1954, following her death, Frida Kahlo’s possessions were locked away in the Casa Azul (Blue House) in Mexico City, her lifelong home. Half a century later, her collection of clothing, jewellery, cosmetics and other personal items was rediscovered. This book is the testimony of the intimacy of the artist.

See interview on how the book was designed

Elizabeth II: Princess, Queen, Icon

By Alexandra Shulman.

Alexandra Shulman is a British journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue. She is the author of Clothes... and Other Things That Matter (2020) and Inside Vogue: My Diary of Vogue's 100th Year (2016).

This book features an introductory essay by writer, commentator and former Editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, exploring how the collected portraits depict the Queen throughout her life and reign, and a timeline of key historical events and moments from Elizabeth II’s life.

Published by The National Gallery, 2022

Exhibition Catalogue

Edited by Anna Jackson

V&A Publishing

2020

The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the seventeenth century. Beautifully illustrated, the book features over 250 kimono and kimono-inspired garments from the V&A and collections around the world, revealing its sartorial influence on pop stars from David Bowie to Björk and examining the ways in which fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen have reworked its legacy.

by Sofia Aspe, Cristina Morozzi

Edited by Rizzoli, 2021

This is the second monograph, and first with Rizzoli, in English dedicated to this prominent Mexican interior designer. Richly illustrated, it captures Aspe s unique and eclectic style, where modern and contemporary unite in a harmonious mixed equilibrium of approaches and eras, generating spaces filled with timeless character. The book s visual narrative provides a comprehensive and intimate view of the designer and her work. Superbly photographed, Aspe s projects are showcased one after another in a bold and innovative design, alternated with brief booklets providing an intimate perspective about the designer and her sources of inspiration. These booklets are further enriched with quotes from the designer about her work, her creative process, and the backstage thinking that leads to the final design outcome. This exquisite book offers a glimpse into the process of Aspe s world of interiors, from the international artists and local artisans she works with, to her country s radiant colours and picturesque charm and her global reach. Reflective of Aspe s exceptional creativity, this beautifully packaged book will feature a cloth cover with a printed textile. This collection of private interiors is a must\-have for the curious, admirers of contemporary design, and art collectors.

Edited by Rizzoli, 2020

The publication presents a handpicked selection of designs by Cristobal Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, Eliee Saab, Yves Saint Laurent and Valentino, among others. Abascal has been part of the history of these haute couture masters, not only as a model, but also as a muse, inspiration, and companion of their most significant successes, in daily life and in the pages of fashion magazines. This book marks the occasion of the exhibition Naty Abascal and Fashion! organized by Museo Jumex, Mexico City, from November 7, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Like the exhibition, it aims to evoke the big ateliers or couture studios, whose mirrors have witnessed the evolution of fashion, along with designers and models. Their reflections highlight the unique details of the cut and the proportion of the outfits that contribute to the transformation of the female silhouette, which testifies to contemporary times like any other art form.

Sofia Aspe. Interiorism is a large format book, profusely illustrated and beautifully edited, which covers 5 years of work by the renowned interior designer Sofía Aspe.

Passionate about design, architecture, gardening, finishing and art, Sofia Aspe has developed a successful career in Mexico and the United States. He has created a unique style that reflects his way of life and that of his clients. It has intervened rest houses, apartments, residences, offices and clubhouses, among other spaces. In addition, he directs a prestigious interior design studio in Mexico City with which he has met numerous professional successes.

Through nineteen projects that are distinguished by a common line that is their essence, Sofia seeks to transmit her passion for the trade, teamwork and learning.

The houses presented in this book combine combinations of styles, elements of the highest art and exquisite materials under the concert of extreme sensitivity. Each house is an invitation to an oasis, a space with its own personality that generates an attractive environment, where people can feel comfortable and free.

With a prologue by Alberto Ruy Sánchez and photographs by Alfonso Béjar, the book carries out a journey through the delicate lines of beauty that link each of the projects with the next.

Edition by:

Prólogo de Alberto Ruy Sánchez. Fotografías de Alfonso de Béjar.

Mexico City, Ediciones El Viso, 2017