William Klein ABC

This astonishing book, designed and selected by William Klein himself, is an inspiring visual history of his long and distinguished career. His chronologically-arranged collection of work includes iconic photographs, painted contact sheets, magazine covers and previously unseen images, as well as examples of his seminal photo-books of the 1950s and 1960s, represented here by their graphically powerful jackets and stunning spreads. Black-and-white and colour fashion photographs range from portraits to filmic and surreal tableaux, revealing Klein's revolutionary impact on the genre, whilst film posters and stills show the ways in which he captured and commented on the spirit of the times, creating biopics of Muhammad Ali and Little Richard and feature films with stars including Donald Pleasance and Serge Gainsbourg. The journey concludes with a selection of Klein's recent colour photographs, including the extraordinary scenes he found when shooting in London in 2011 among the crowds during the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. An essential addition to any bookshelf, ABC showcases Klein's masterful achievements at their very best.