Description: The definitive book on the work of a virtuosic and revered American photographer
Review Quotes: "This stunning catalogue to the Met's centennial exhibition draws out art historical connections within Penn's authoritative, meticulously composed, nuanced oeuvre. This is a vivid social chronicle too, reflecting Penn's long working life as a fashion photographer and portraitist."--Jackie Wullschläger, Financial Times
"Irving Penn: Centennial, by Maria Morris Hambourg and Jeff L. Rosenheim, presents page after page of startlingly fresh images."--Luc Sante, New York Times Listed among the "Top 100 Christmas Gifts" in The Telegraph, 2017 "An opulent volume, which represents the most comprehensive and multi-faceted publication of the photographer's work to date."--Leica Fotografie International "A factual examination and illustration of a huge achievement that has changed and influenced the face of photography."--Marina Vaizey, V&A Magazine "Such depth, subtlety and grace--increasingly rare in modern photography--speaks to the viewer not in exclamations, but in pure poetry. . . . A key book for fans of photography."--Glass Magazine "Vast and insightful volume. . . . One of the finest photography books of recent years."--Christian House, Art Agency Partners "The attention that has been paid to the reproduction of Penn's works is exceptional."--Lucy Davies, World of Interiors