Margiela, Maison Martin/ Gaultier, Jean Paul (Con)/ Zahm, Olivier (Con)/ Putman, Andree (Con)/ Beecroft, Vanessa (Con) — Maison Martin Margiela.

, Rizzoli , 2010 Hardback, 330x244mm, 352p, 300 colour illustrations, English edition . ISBN 9780847831883. Formally and conceptually, the book is both a comprehensive visual document of the designers work and an art object in itself. Lavishly illustrated with over 400 sketches, concept renderings and photographs. The design of the book's exterior case and interior layout feature a number of custom printing effects - textured details, varied papers, embroidered and letterpress elements - that link the finished product to the manufactures of small presses, that distinguish it from the conventional treatment of fashion monographs, showcasing the text in 12, 8-page uniquely designed booklets. The hardcover case employs a unique packaging strategy utilizing embroidered cloth. Interior spreads will convey their particular approach to design and pattern-making, with the inclusion of pages with a variety of printing