Mil Besos

Combining the glamour of fashion with documentary photography inthe tradition of Richard Avedon and Irving Penn, these striking black andwhite images will appeal to both the fashion crowd as well as the serious artphotography audience. Sumptuous, classic and provocative are all terms usedto describe Ruven Afanador's body of work. One of today's most respected andin-demand editorial and fashion photographers, Mil Besos presents Afanador'sunique and arresting vision of the flamenco women of Spain. Photographedsingly and in groups, often wearing haute couture creations that were inspiredby their dancing, the women's vibrant and dramatic personalities come alive inAfanador's portraits. Striking black and white photography will be reproduced assumptuous tritones in large, full-bleed format to produce visual narrativesof the art of flamenco. The book is co-edited and designed by Mary Shanahan,who is legendary for her collaboration with Richard Avedon on all of his latebooks. Texts by contributors John Galliano and Diane von Furstenberg willenhance the understanding and enjoyment of these images.