Her Majesty Book
Filled with history, politics and unabashed glamour, Her Majesty reigns supreme. Queen Elizabeth II was crowned Queen in 1953 at the young age of 25. This book chronicles her royal tale from her childhood and World War II through her years as wife, queen and mother. Featuring the works of notable greats such as Cecil Beaton, Annie Liebovitz and Lord Snowdon, this impressive volume showcases hundreds of photographs, many of which have never before been seen. A handcrafted collector's item, this limited art edition's cover was designed by Vivienne Westwood, British fashion designer and businesswoman.
- Written by Christopher Warwick
- Edited by Reuel Golden
- Hardcover presented in an elegant mother-of-pearl clamshell box, 366 pages
- Published by TASCHEN, 2012
- Includes the works of renowned photographers, including Wolfgang Tillmans, Dorothy Wilding and Yousuf Karsh
- Features photographs of the icons of the age, from The Beatles to JFK, sourced from archives around the world, including the Royal Collection itself
- Cover designed by fashion icon Vivienne Westwood is embellished with the Star of the Noble Order of the Garter, hand stitched with metallic thread
- 11¼" x 14¾"