4 dazed books - a preview
by paul watson
Most people have heard of Dazed and Confused magazine - the London based mag covering cutting edge fashion, photography, music, film, art and culture. But did you know they've branched out into books - and rather good ones at that?
Peep World - by John Stoddart
The first of Dazed Books' batch of releases is "Peep World" - John Stoddart's first collection of photographic work in full colour. Stoddart's works are a mixture of commission work for magazines and work specially shot for this book.
Stoddart's photography is unique in its portrayal of sex and fame in the twentieth century. The fact that he has photographed everyone from street prostitutes to Tony Blair speaks for itself.
Titillating, provocative, controversial and, most importantly, sexy - Stoddart is a legend.
James Mullinger, GQ Magazine
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The Last Sideshow - by Hanspeter Schneider
Hanspeter Schneider is a Zurich born photographer, and "The Last Sideshow" is his fascinating introduction to an American community of traveling circus performers.
The book forms a compelling protrait of the last surviving sideshow 'Freaks' and the community they founded in Gibsontown, Florida, USA.
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Vila Mimosa - by Hanspeter Schneider
"Vila Mimosa" takes the reader behind the scenes of the Brazilian sex industry.
Set in the grim surroundings of the Vila Mimosa, Schneider mixes models, prostitutes and their customers in varying degrees of undress, and increasingly uncompromising positions.
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Persona - by Derrick Santini
"Persona" is London photographer Derrick Santini's collection of over 150 photographs of a range of 'celebrities' ranging from Groove Armada to Yves Saint Laurent.
With a developed use of composition and light, location and colour they form a remarkably versatile collection.
A perceptive and engaging photographic collection from a modern master of the subtle art of portraiture.
for more information on these (and other) books from Dazed Books, go visit their website, and if you decide to buy one, make sure you mention you saw it on the lazarus corporation website.
Paul Watson, March 2004