Vera von Lehndorff und David Wills: Veruschka. New York, 2008. 4°, ca 136 S., zahlreiche grossformatige s/w u. farb. Abbildungen (teils eingeklebt), Leinen geb, geprägt. Buch liegt in einer Leinen Box mit einem Foto auf dem Cover, 395,00 Euro. Ist im Warenkorb VERUSCHKA - in the series of THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION. Assembled using the traditional anglaise technique and color-tipped by hand on art-quality paper, each page of this limited edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan. The Assouline Ultimate Collection heralds a return to luxury, care, and mystique of a fine, hand-bound book. Veruschka lavishly explores her life and career, through interviews with luminaries such as Diana Vreeland and Grace Mirabella; through the photographs of Richard Avedon, Scavullo, Irving Penn, Steven Meisel, Bert Stern, and Rubartelli, among others; through magazine covers charting her ascension as model and icon; and through her own thoughts, musings, and memories. Page after page of photography reveals a story of adventure, of a changing culture, and of exquisite beauty. As a model, stylist, and creative conspirator, Veruschka exudes intelligence and strength. This limited edition volume pays homage to the woman who helped to forever change the landscape of fashion and photography. Veruschka was born Vera Gottliebe Anna Countess von Lehndorff in East Prussia in 1939. As a young woman she studied art in Hamburg and worked with Salvador Dalí. In 1964, she changed her name to Veruschka, moved to New York, and became a household name. Today, Lehndorff works as an independent artist in Berlin. Australian-born David Wills has dedicated his life to preserving photographic film history through through his archive of photographs, negatives, and transparencies. He has contributed to exhibitions in many museums, including The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Wills lives in Los Angeles.