Description
A first edition, first printing of The Pirelli Calendars Complete by Italo Zannier and Guido Vergani, published by Thames and Hudson, London in 1997. A fine copy free from internal inscriptions, some light shelf-wear to bottom edge of text block. In a near fine wrapper with bumping to the edges, a small closed tear to the foot of the spine, an open tear to lower edge of rear panel and a closed tear to lower knuckle of rear flap fold.
Published to coincide with the exhibition held at Palazzo Grassi, Venice, February 2-16, 1997 and at Plazzo Reale, Milan, March 7 – April 30, 1997
The Pirelli Calendars Complete by Italo Zannier and Guido Vergani is a comprehensive history of the iconic Pirelli Calendar, charting its evolution from 1964 onward. The book documents renowned photographers, models and artistic concepts that shaped its reputation for glamour and innovation. Combining cultural commentary with rich visuals, it explores how the calendar reflects changing attitudes to fashion, beauty, sexuality and photography across decades of international popular culture.
