Mario Testino. Ciao [Hardcover]

Widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers,Mario Testinois responsible for the creation of emblematic images, transmitting emotion and energy in an open and intimate way. Throughout his four-decade career, Testino has been on a journey beyond the world of fashion capturing Earths traditions and cultureswith unparalleled access and an extraordinarily unique point of view.

Peruvian by birth, Testinos intimate connection to Italy found its roots in his Italian heritage, but blossomed when he experienced the country for himself.Discovering Italy was, for Testino, synonymous with discovering his passion for fashion. Rome was all about the hottest, latest trends and fresh new styling, and I loved the way Italians could shed the latest look for an even newer thing without ever losing their own identity.

InCiao, Testino handpickshis favorite images of Italy, a country that has featured heavily in his life, from his friendships and breathtaking vistas to quintessentially Italian iconic fashion shoots and Italians ever-evolving allure to their effervescent lifestyle. Featuring three sections, OUT AND ABOUT, IN FASHION, and AT SEA, the result isa highly personal journey across the country through Testinos lenspaying homage to Italy, and its culture as well as a chronicle of 40 years of genre-defining photography.

ITVenezia, Roma, Napoli, Firenze. This is Italy as weve never seen it before. By the sea and on the streets, from Torino to Montepulciano, discover an intimate portrait of the Italy that Mario Testino knows and loves. Gathering personal photographs, this is an ode to Italys people, art, food, and fashion.Mario Testino celebrates beauty in people and architecture. He discovers it in the faces of the elderly, the ecstasy of crowds, and in moments of reverence.