It's Modern.: The Eye and Visual Influence of Alexander Liberman
Author Charles Churchward, Foreword by James Crump, Commentaries by Rosamond Bernier and Crosby Coughlin and Francine Du Plessix Gray
- Publish Date: October 15, 2013
- Format: Hardcover
- Category: Photography - Subjects & Themes - Fashion
- Publisher: Rizzoli
- Trim Size: 9-1/2 x 12
- Pages: 240
- US Price: $65.00
- CDN Price: $65.00
- ISBN: 978-0-8478-4071-7
Reviews
“…a richly illustrated new book…celebrates his avid embrace of the 20th century as it unfolded.” -Architectural Digest
“It’s Modern. offers graphic proof of the consistency of his vision, which married iconoclasm of Russian Constructivism with old-world savoir faire and American know-how. It is also a disciple’s affectionate tribute to an elusive master.” -Vogue
"...a stunning paean to the Russian-American polymath..." -Fast Company.design.com
"This lush volume surveys the fascinating life and avant-garde work of the artist and longtime Conde Nast editorial director..." -Detroit Jewish News
"It's Modern. is the sort of visually arresting book you can't digest in one sitting. A terrific celebration of the life of Alexander Liberman...is impressively vast and just plain impressive." -Tory Burch Blog
"It's Modern. a book that should grace the shelves of all of us who appreciate magazines, and moreover, grace itself." -Four Two Nine
“The legendary magazine art director was also a painter and sculptor. It’s Modern explores how this face, and his archives and own fine art work changed mid-century American magazine design.” –National Post
“…this lavish book is a lush biography of the legendary Conde Nast editorial director told in two hundred and twenty-five pages of beautiful photographs tracing the multiple facets of Liberman’s life as influential magazine art director, arbiter of contemporary art, and gifted artist…what most recommends this volume is its attention to Liberman’s art…” –THE Magazine
“Required reading.” -1st Dibs