BJORK The Triumphs Of A Heart: A Psychographic Journey
Through The First Seven Albums Of Björk / Sjón (2015 UK
192-page book set. Designed by top design studio M/M (Paris)
as a slipcased world of wonders, this publication which
accompanies springs exhibition on Björk at The Museum of
Modern Art, is composed of six parts: four booklets, a paperback
and a poster. Each booklet contains illustrated texts by,
respectively, Klaus Biesenbach, Alex Ross, Nicola Dibben and
Timothy Morton, while the poster features artwork of Björks
albums and singles. The main book focuses on her seven major
albums Debut, Post, Homogenic, Vespertine, Medúlla, Volta and
Biophilia 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 visual
masterpiece, celebrating the magical world of Björk. Housed in a
12" x 9½" x 1½" black & white illustrated slipcase with contents
insert and still sealed)
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