IRVING PENN | A Career in Photography

By Colin Westerbeck

The works of the great American photographer Irving Penn have somewhat become documents of the 20th century, as his photographs defined an era in fashion, photography, art, and journalism. This book comprises of nearly 200 of Penn’s photographs alongside personal essays and reflections written by his collaborators and those close to him during his lifetime. After donating his professional archives to the Art Institute of Chicago, this book was published in accordance with an exhibition to celebrate and study the photographers unique career achievements.