A Noir: The Black Book

by Franca Sozzani

From Louise Bourgeois to Damien Hirst, Rei Kawakubo to Helmut Lang, Mapplethorpe to Paolo Roversi, each artist featured reveals his or her personal interpretation of the color black in a startling series of images, enhancing our understanding of its pervasive presence in society today. Texts and an extensive glossary explore the use and symbolism of black not only in art and fashion, but also in literature, film, and music.

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1986