Stoppers: Photographs from My Life at Vogue Abrams

The name Phyllis Posnick is synonymous with Vogue. Best known for photo editorials that illustrate the magazine's beauty and health articles, as well as portraits of cultural and political personalities, the Executive Fashion Editor has curated fashion work for more than twenty-five years. Now, Posnick's evocative and sometimes shocking signature style is being celebrated with the first-ever collection of her photo editorials for Vogue. Bringing together the provocative photos from Posnick's storied career, Stoppers invites readers to glimpse the complex process - the collaboration and creativity - behind each memorable spread. Every image featured in a Posnick editorial is a "stopper", an image so intriguing it demands complete attention. Unforgettable photos, elaborate set designs and locations fill the pages of this book, alongside behind-the-scenes stories from the shoots. The book features photographs by legendary photographers Anton Corbijn. Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Mario Testino, Tim Walker, and Bruce Weber, punctuated by Posnick's personal memories, wit, and irreverence. Complete with an introduction by Anna Wintour, Stoppers: Photographs from My Life at Vogue features a collection of photographs that will redefine the way you see fashion photography.