About the Book
Commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with this definitive photographic story of her public and private life. Brimming with tradition, history, glamour, and culture, this book features tours, state functions, weddings, and jubilees, and showcases the glorious photography of such stars as David Bailey, Yousuf Karsh, Harry Benson, and many more.Book Synopsis
Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II carried out her duty with great dedication for more than seven decades. TASCHEN celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public and private life.
Brimming with history, tradition, fashion, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queens early years right until her passing in 2022.. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the intimacy offamily moments. As much a showcase of top photographers as a celebration of her remarkable royal life. Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, Patrick Lichfield, Annie Leibovitz and many others.Review Quotes
Not only a showcase of royal history and tradition but also a collection of top-notch, classic photography.-- harpersbazaar.com
This book is the definitive photographic story of Queen Elizabeth II.-- nymag.com
Treasure trove of a tome.-- Mail Online
TASCHENs definitive photographic story of [Queen Elizabeth IIs] public and private life.-- Womens Wear Daily
A glorious royal life in pictures.-- Hello!
A regal read.-- Town & Country
A stunning photographic compendium covering every detail of the Queens remarkable life.-- Telegraph Magazine
Her Majesty like never before.-- gq-magazine.co.uk
If youre a fan of the Queen you need this coffee table tome.-- tatler.com
Stunning, rare photos of a young Queen Elizabeth.-- vogue.com
Dimensions (Overall): 13.6 Inches (H) x 10.2 Inches (W) x 1.6 Inches (D)
Weight: 7.1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Taschen
Format: Hardcover
Author: Christopher Warwick
Language: English
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