Willy Vanderperre, 635. S.l. (London), IDEA: 2014. Paperback, 222 pp. 25 x 20 cm. Limited edition of 300 copies.
A VG+ copy of this limited edition 'superfast' book by Belgian cult photographer Willy Vanderperre. The only notable point is the cover, made from delicate paper that is prone to creasing, even upon touch. Avoid rough treatment and touching with bare hands. A collector's item for fashion photography enthusiasts.
635 was a project for IDEA Books created in just 10 days and featuring his complete Instagram feed in contrasting triptychs across 220 pages. Taking the shape of a personal photo journal, the concept reflects contemporary immediacy, with images ranging from high-res to filtered, presenting a diverse narrative. 635 was also the third book ever published by IDEA.
With a career spanning fifteen years, Vanderperre has worked in fashion, film, design, and beauty, working for Raf Simons, Jil Sander, Dior, Calvin Klein, Prada, collaborating with Raf Simons, Olivier Rizzo, and Peter Phillips, and seeing his work published on the covers and pages of DAZED, Another/Another Man, System, DUST, LOVE, W Magazine, Vogue, 032C and more.