Vivienne Westwood by Vivienne Westwood, & Ian Kelly
The authorized life story of Dame Vivienne Westwood, told for the first time.
Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age; fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true living legend. Both her name and brand are recognised the world over, whilst at home in the UK she has attained National Treasure status as the nation's favourite fearless female icon. This is her story. Told for the first time in all its glamour and glory and with her unique voice, unexpected perspective and passionate honesty: 'The living deserve respect. The dead deserve the truth; Ian and I are working together on this and I am excited that this will be my story, the story nobody ever did before.'
For the first and only time, she is both writing and collaborating on a unique personal memoir and authorised biography: partly her own voice, partly through contributions from her vast network of friends, family and associates. Ian Kelly (award-winning biographer of, amongst others, fashion maverick Beau Brummell and the original self-publicist, Giacomo Casanova) brings the insights of a historian and friend of Vivienne to the life and works of one of the major influences of our age in this wonderful, insightful collaboration.
About the Author
Dame Vivienne Westwood is a leading fashion designer and political activist.
Ian Kelly is the prize-winning biographer of Casanova, Beau Brummell, Samuel Foote and Antonin Carême.
Format: Hardback | 400 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.88 x 5.08 | 1.17kg
Publication Date: 01 Oct 2014
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Imprint: Picador
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: illustrations
ISBN10: 1447254120
ISBN13: 9781447254126
Condition: Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. Very minimal damage to the cover, including a very minor scuff mark on the bottom-left corner of the front cover. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear. An excellent copy.