David LaChapelle - Heaven to hell (in Box) - 2010-2010

large and heavy art book Heaven to Hell by David LaChapelle published in 2010 by Taschen, large-format, hardcover; in a box. 352 pages, signs of use on the box (see photos), book and index in very good condition

"The only connection between Andy Warhol and J-Lo." —GQ, London, about David LaChapelle
LaChapelle Heaven to Hell is the third volume of the trilogy that began with LaChapelle Land (1996) and continued with Hotel LaChapelle (1999). Packed with extraordinary and provocative imagery, these titles have quickly become coveted collectibles and have been reprinted multiple times. The volume LaChapelle Heaven to Hell is an explosive collection of the photographer’s new work and contains almost twice as many images as its two predecessors. Since the publication of Hotel LaChapelle, the strength of LaChapelle’s work lies in his ability to direct the focus of the fashion and glamour world toward topics of social relevance. LaChapelle’s images — featuring the planet’s most famous faces and including side figures such as the transsexual Amanda Lepore or the cast of his celebrated documentary Rize — challenge our notions of gender, glamour, and status. Baroque, Renaissance, art history, cinema, the Bible, pornography, pop culture — from all these sources LaChapelle draws to create his deeply personal and groundbreaking visual language, which reads like a mirror of our time. This anniversary edition of LaChapelle Heaven to Hell is an absolute must-have for all fans of contemporary photography. The price is attractive as well, especially for those who have been interested in TASCHEN’s limited edition LaChapelle, Artists & Prostitutes.