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Showcasing for the first time the work of Markus and Indrani - the hottest team in celebrity and fashion photography - "Icons" presents riveting images of pop culture icons such as Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, and Naomi Campbell, complete with stories behind the photos from the photographers and stars themselves. Markus and Indrani, the leading duo of celebrity and fashion photography, have produced album covers for Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and David Bowie, and shot everyone from Lady Gaga to Kate Winslet, Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan, and Naomi Campbell. As former stars of the "Bravo" reality series "Double Exposure" and in past lives as a classical recording artist and top model, respectively, Markus and Indrani have spent most of their lives in front of the camera lenses themselves, giving them a unique perspective on the realities, fantasies, and artistry of their celebrated subjects. The result is a collection of powerful, definitive, iconic images of many of the most provocative stars of our time. As cutting edge as ever eighteen years into their career, with "Icons" Markus and Indrani present the first showcase of their work in book form. The text, based on interviews with the photographers, describes the uniquely fascinating professional partnership of the former lovers, how they work, and tells stories about the famed subjects of their photography. Filled with more than 200 full-color photographs in crisp detail - and the stories behind them - "Icons" is an engrossing showcase of the hottest stars of our day in all their glamorous, glossy, and dynamic perfection.
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