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Alexander McQueen: Inside the Creative Mind of a Legendary Fashion Designer Hardcover – Illustrated, May 5, 2015

by Claire Wilcox (Editor)
4.8 out of 5 stars 981 ratings
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This gorgeous definitive publication on Alexander McQueen invites you into the creative mind and world of one of the world's most brilliant, daring, and provocative designers, and the many themes and references that shaped his visionary fashion collections.

A true comprehensive study, this volume is the first in-depth look at McQueen and explores key themes of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition—tailoring, gothic, primitivism, naturalism, and futurism.

Curated by London College of Fashion lecturer Claire Wilcox, the book also features previously unseen material as well as groundbreaking essays and feature spreads by multiple authors and leading fashion commentators.

This kaleidoscopic approach explores themes central to the designer’s work and his collections:
* The psychology of fashion
* Natural history
* The theater and spectacle of his shows
* His key creative collaborators
* And much more

Alexander McQueen also offers an encyclopedic survey of McQueen’s catwalk collections, illustrated with striking images by leading fashion photographers and specially commissioned photographs that capture the breathtaking skill of his designs and awesome theatricality of his shows.

More than a coffee table book, this is a representation of one man’s genius, a genius that left the world of fashion all too soon.

For anyone who loved and admired Alexander McQueen and his work, for anyone with a passion for British style, and for those who want to better understand McQueen’s place in the history of fashion, this is a one-of-a-kind illustrated treasure.

“He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing—from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums.” —Anna Wintour, editor, Vogue magazine
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    9.8 x 1.35 x 12.65 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1419717235
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1419717239
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Claire Wilcox is senior curator of the Furniture, Textiles, and Fashion department at the Victoria and Albert Museum and lecturer at the London College of Fashion.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 5, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1419717235
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1419717239
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.8 x 1.35 x 12.65 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 981 ratings

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Louise Rytter is an editorial consultant, digital strategist and fashion curator with extensive experience in the culture, fashion and lifestyle industries. Louise is content editor for Google Arts & Culture's We Wear Culture project, which is the world’s largest virtual exhibition of style created in collaboration with over 180 renowned cultural institutions from over 40 countries. Louise was previously assistant curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum and worked on the exhibition Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, winning The Art Fund Museum of the Year 2016 prize. Louise has a First Class Honours in Fashion Communication with Promotion from Central Saint Martins.

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Customers praise the book's magnificent photographs and great essays, with one noting it's a must-have for Alexander McQueen collectors. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as comprehensive. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's pacing, with one review highlighting how it captures the essence of Alexander McQueen.

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Customers find the book beautiful, praising its magnificent photographs and great content, with one customer noting that each page is worth savoring.

"Beautiful book for coffee table decor" Read more

"...It’s filled with the essence of Alexander McQueen and it’s utterly magic. As an artist I have accumulated a lot of books on art...." Read more

"...It’s so well researched, beautifully photographed and I love the way it’s been organized into Alexander’s different “visions”...." Read more

"this book is absolutely GORGEOUS! each page is to be savored. brilliant illustrations and large photos of this talented/tormented designer's work" Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with multiple reviews highlighting its great essays, and one customer noting its very descriptive text.

"...The passion of McQueen permeates every image, and every written line, which are many. They are of his works and runway visions...." Read more

"...That’s why I purchased this book. It’s wonderful. Great essays and images of his fashion pieces...." Read more

"Loved this beautiful book. A keeper for the library. Full of great essays and magnificent photographs...." Read more

"Interestingly and well written ,very descriptive text about the man, his life, and his design aesthetics...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the information quality of the book, with one describing it as comprehensive.

"This book is full of great pictures and documentation of the amazing Lee Alexander McQueen. I’ve loved his art and now understand his brilliance...." Read more

"...Great coffee table book and lovely pics and information is on point." Read more

"Comprehensive and well crafted..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting it is filled with the essence of Alexander McQueen, while another describes him as a brilliant man.

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  • Donald MacCallum
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looks good
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025
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    Beautiful book for coffee table decor
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  • K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite of All Time
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2023
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    Ohh my goodness I LOVE this book! It’s brilliant. It’s filled with the essence of Alexander McQueen and it’s utterly magic.

    As an artist I have accumulated a lot of books on art. I collect them for their inspiration and instruction. I have books from the masters to children’s illustrated fairy tales. Dare I say, this book is my most treasured book of all. I love it so much I wish there was a copy in every room.

    The passion of McQueen permeates every image, and every written line, which are many. They are of his works and runway visions.

    Alexander McQueen was like no other. He was a tortured soul who stretched himself to project his visions. This book, this glorious book, tells that story.
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  • Ella Blue
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning retrospective of a brilliant man.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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    I would expect nothing less than brilliance from a V&A publication. It’s so well researched, beautifully photographed and I love the way it’s been organized into Alexander’s different “visions”. I dare say it’s even better than the catalogue from The Met Exhibit. It’s like having a look inside his mind; I love the inclusion of his original sketches. Speaking of sketches, the one star reviewer who wanted us to know how much time he spends shopping in the boutiques….this is a book ABOUT Alexander McQueen and his dark genius, not a catalogue. If you were the true aficionado of McQueen and the collector of fashion books you claim to be, you would know the artist he truly was and that there’s a huge difference between fashion and art what’s sold to the masses in the boutiques. Those who left one star reviews because your book was damaged? That’s not a review, that’s a issue to take up with customer service. Bugger off!!!
    22 people found this helpful
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  • Cecilia P. Phipps
    5.0 out of 5 stars gorgeous!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024
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    this book is absolutely GORGEOUS! each page is to be savored. brilliant illustrations and large photos of this talented/tormented designer's work
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  • Charr C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Genius
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
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    I’m entranced with Alexander McQueen and his brilliant artistry. That’s why I purchased this book. It’s wonderful. Great essays and images of his fashion pieces. I love that it has a ribbon bookmark too— I’m reading it from the first page forward. It’s more than just a coffee table book. It’s a representation of the genius of this man who chose to leave too soon. I’m glad his work is so well represented so we can still appreciate his courage and “savage beauty” he brought to this world. So many artists are wonderful but so few speak in the otherworldly spheres of brilliance and surprising genius as he did. Great book.
    10 people found this helpful
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  • Jennifer Messinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Lee McQueen
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
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    This book is full of great pictures and documentation of the amazing Lee Alexander McQueen. I’ve loved his art and now understand his brilliance. The book is packed with so much detail, it is the best documentation of a fashion artist’s essence and craft- nothing is lost here- it is pure Lee.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Elias Maalouf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
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    Amazing as usual
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  • Emily
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Coffee Table Book With Substance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2016
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    While I have a love for fashion, the main reason I bought this book was to use it as a chic coffee table piece. The cover is simple, yet elegant. The inside brings the world of McQueen straight to my living room. Wonderful pictures of McQueen's work; definitely conversation starters. One thing to note is this isn't just a "picture book" as there is a lot of text (about McQueen's collections and artistic process), so if you want a book that is primarily full page photos, there are others you can get. I'm very pleased with the quality of this book. If you love fashion or the arts, and you are looking for something elegant but with "substance" for your coffee table, this is it!
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  • Karolina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Top
    Reviewed in Germany on August 14, 2019
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    Beautiful book
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    5.0 out of 5 stars 最高
    Reviewed in Japan on May 27, 2023
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    内容がよい
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Estupendo!
    Reviewed in Spain on January 29, 2016
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    Una edición preciosa. Lo recomiendo al 100%, por contenido y por formato a todos los amantes de la moda y el diseño
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  • Gretaroma - Mai più senza!
    5.0 out of 5 stars bellissimo
    Reviewed in Italy on March 5, 2023
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    ottimo per testi e foto perfetto per arredamento
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  • Bhoomi
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quality is not good
    Reviewed in India on July 11, 2020
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    The book seems to be old as few pages are torn and it’s very dirty. The book is so expensive and it’s very annoying if the quality is so bad. But the book content is very amazing. Must buy for McQueen lovers.
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