Name: Björk
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Author: Alex Ross
ISBN: 9780870709609

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Physical Book

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Author

Year

2015

Language

English

Pages

192

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

28.7 x 24.6 x 3.6 cm

Weight

1.81 kg.

ISBN13

9780870709609

Synopsis "Björk "

A celebration of the magical world of Icelandic icon BjörkBjörk is a contemporary icon whose contributions to music, video, film, fashion and art have influenced a generation worldwide. Designed by top graphic design agency M/M as a slipcased world of wonders, this publication--which accompanies The Museum of Modern Art's spring 2015 exhibition on Björk--is composed of six parts: four booklets, a paperback and a poster. Each booklet contains illustrated texts by, respectively, curator Klaus Biesenbach, New Yorker music critic Alex Ross, British professor of musicology Nicola Dibben and the philosopher Timothy Morton (in conversation with Björk), while the poster features artwork from Björk's albums and singles. The main book focuses on her seven major albums and the personas created for each one. Poetic texts by longtime collaborator, Icelandic poet Sjón, are accompanied by shots of Björk performing live; multiple stills from music videos made by directors including Michel Gondry, Chris Cunningham and Spike Jonze; images of Björk in breathtaking costumes by designers such as Alexander McQueen and Hussein Chalayan; and shots by star photographers such as Nan Goldin, Juergen Teller, Stéphane Sédnaoui, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin and Araki. All combine to form an extraordinary design masterpiece, celebrating the magical world of Björk.

Alex Ross

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Nelson Alexander "Alex" Ross (Portland, January 22, 1970) is a prominent American writer and artist, known for his comic book illustrations that exhibit photographic realism. His style has been acclaimed for its ability to capture the mystical essence of superheroes, mainly collaborating with Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Additionally, he is the co-creator of the "Astro City" series, which explores the superhero myth.

Among his most notable works is "Marvels" (1994), a miniseries in collaboration with Kurt Busiek that offers a human perspective of the Marvel universe. Another notable work is "Kingdom Come" (1996), co-written with Mark Waid, which presents a dystopian future in the DC universe. For his work on "Kingdom Come," Ross received the Will Eisner Award in 1997. His realistic style has redefined the aesthetics of comics, consolidating him as an influential figure in the industry.

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