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T H E V E N D O M E P R E S S F O R I M M E D I A T E R E L E A S E
Who are the American Originals? They are photographer William Abranowicz’s pantheon of extraordinary subjects—painters, poets, rock stars, designers, tastemakers, politicians, performers—for whom the home represents the ultimate canvas of self-expression.
In his new book, American Originals (Vendome, September, $65), Abranowicz invites us into the private worlds of these !ercely authentic individuals, including Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, John Mellencamp, Robert Couturier, Jeffrey Bilhuber, Bette Midler and Martin von Haselberg, Cliff Fong, Mayer Rus, Linda Rodin, Martha Stewart, and Federico de Vera. In every one of the more than 225 photographs, most never before published, Abranowicz’s classical sensibility for light, form, and composition mingles with his innate curiosity and sense of humor, producing stunning, unconventional portraits of these living spaces and workplaces. The text recounts Abranowicz’s personal interactions with his subjects and their homes.
AMERICAN ORIGINALSCREATIVE INTERIORS
WILLIAM ABRANOWICZ WITH ZANDER ABRANOWICZ FOREWORD BY JOHN DERIAN
“In documenting where, and how, we live, Bill’s photographs—classical, perceptive, honest—offer intimate portraits of the human soul.”
— J O H N D E R I A N, F R O M T H E F O R E W O R D
Meticulously crafted and lavishly produced, American Originals is a profound meditation on the interaction between people, place, and space by one of the world’s great working photographers. It is sure to be an essential source of inspiration not only for interior design but also for ways of living authentically and creatively in the modern world.
ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORSWILLIAM ABRANOWICZ’s work is found in important collections throughout the world and has appeared in almost every major publication in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He was a contributing photographer to Condé Nast Traveler for 25 years and has created ad campaigns for many leading brands. A master printer, he has worked with the negatives of Edward Steichen, Horst P. Horst, George Hoyningen-Huene, Mike Disfarmer, and George Tice. ZANDER ABRANOWICZ, William’s son and frequent collaborator, is a writer and editor for the design !rm Athletics. He contributes regularly to Travel + Leisure and Elle Decor. JOHN DERIAN is a découpage artist, home décor dealer, and author of John Derian Picture Book.
American Originals by William Abranowicz with Zander AbranowiczForeword by John Derian• 320 pages, hardcover
with slipcase• Over 225 color photographs• ISBN 978-0-86565-359-7• US $65 | CAN $82• Publication Date:
September 2018
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