This gorgeous collection of meticulously composed duotone images of actors, musicians, and artists spans the German photographer’s entire 30-year career, and offers a rich sampling of his genius for staging, composition, and portraiture. Accompanying the images are texts from the artists or from Heine himself, affording a nuanced glimpse into the ongoing dialog between the gazer and the gazed-upon.
A sumptuous feast for the eyes from one of the world’s leading photographers, this book celebrates the artistic process and the inspirations behind it.