Photographer Antonio Macarro works out of San Sebastian, Spain. His fine art and fashion work has the unique ability of acting as the essential connective thread between two worlds, without dominating the subject but leaving the personal echo of his distinct vision. His combination of sensitive light and compassionate detachment is shared by many of the designers and fashion industry personages followed in Many Of Them: A Diary In The Strict Sense Of The Term. Rather than simply photographing clothes, Macarro has linked traditions of classic portraiture with editorial focus, giving the reader a strong imprint as to the motivations and direction of the individuals profiled. Lively (but not obnoxious) interviews and a visual analysis of thematics are indirect and satisfying.
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Many Of Them: A Diary In The Strict Sense Of The Term (2008). Ed. Antonio Macarro. With Stephan Schneider, Pelican Avenue, Johji Kurosawa, Raf Simons, Antony Hegarty, Bernhard Willhelm, Eleonora Salvatore, Sophie Auster, Hermann Frankhauser. And reference to Veronique Branquinho, Bless, Cosmic Wonder Light Source, Zero Maria Cornejo, Zucca, Toga, Fabrics Interseason. English and Spanish. Edition of 1000, signed and numbered. 6.5" x 8.75", 182 pages. $35. Add to cart
