Bettina Rheims - Female Trouble - 1989

This work is one of the most emblematic books by the French photographer Bettina Rheims. Published initially in 1989, it greatly contributed to establishing her international reputation.

Here is a detailed description of the book you own:

Visual Identity

Cover: It features a black-and-white portrait of actress Mathilda May (credited on the jacket flap). The gaze is intense, typical of Rheims's style which seeks to capture a certain vulnerability mingled with a strength of character.

Typography: The title "FEMALE TROUBLE" is inscribed in pink capital letters, creating a modern and bold contrast with the black-and-white photograph.

Publisher: Schirmer/Mosel, a German publishing house renowned for the quality of its art and photography books.