Platon's Republic

Platon, Antoniou

Code: 2130

ISBN: 9780714844084

Publisher: Phaidon Press

New Hardcover First Edition, Signed by the photographer

Price: £40

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Platons's Republic Phaidon Hardbound in Glossy DJ new. Signed by the photographer. A collection of unique portraits by British born, New York based, fashion photographer Platon. Over 120 photographs have been selected from an enormous range of powerful images taken over the last decade and together they constitute a unique and dynamic cross-section through the cult of fame and power. Platon?s Republic is a window into today?s media-led culture that bombards, and sometimes overwhelms, us with images of world-wide importance juxtaposed with frivolity. Platon's Republic replicates the same intense and sometimes surreal experience with portraits of Al Pacino, Bill Clinton, Vivienne Westwood, Leonard Cohen as well as more documentary photographs of Jesse Jackson and Bianca Jagger demonstrating against the death penalty and football supporters. Granted extraordinary access to some of the west's most powerful people, Platon's subjects are all leaders in their field. Whether they are from the TV industry, politicians, actors, fashion designers, writers or musicians, they all wield enormous influence within their arena. Platon's portraits are graphic and intimate, but the unusual angles and revealing expressions are his hallmark. about the author Platon shoots fashion, portrait and documentary work for publications such as Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Esquire, GQ, Premiere, Arena, The Face, Nylon and Newsweek. He has photographed campaigns for Nike, Levis, IBM, Rayban, Issey Miyake, Moschino, Kenneth Cole and Motorola. His portraits are the result of unique access to his sitters and the desire to create a new range of cultural heroes. Platon is dynamic and dedicated and his portraits are an unusual mix of grit and glossy. Unlike any other photographer of his calibre, he bridges the gap between the USA and the UK, making him truly international. Author's Residence: New York