"In its relentless pursuit of pushing the idea of the printed magazine to new progressive heights, Visionaire has pioneered issues that are wearable, edible, audible, sprayable, playable, magical, tactile, digital, and now--with its 63rd issue--indestructible. The world-record breaking collectible limited-edition art and fashion publication strives one step closer along the path to immortality with Visionaire 63 Forever. Working with CGI artists, Visionaire transforms 2D photographs into 3D reliefs, pounded into 9x12-inch embossed metal plates. Conceived with the support of G-Shock, “The Toughest Watch in the World-the watch that never breaks,” the inkless and paperless publication aims to take the durable capabilities of high-performance, weather-resistant gadgetry and apply them to the medium of the art and fashion image. Complete with an all-metal case acting as a frame, each issue comes with 10 embossed “pages” by contemporary artists and fashion photographers. Mario Testino contributes the ultimate contemporary fashion icon, Kate Moss, the most recognizeable face in the world. Photography duo Inez & Vinoodh capture the iconoclast, Lady Gaga. Fashion designer and photographer Karl Lagerfeld celebrates the grace and strength of the nude male form by photographing his muse, Baptiste. Craig McDean photographs a skull wrapped in vines dating from the mid-1800s used to obtain spiritual guidance. The artist duo Gilbert & George appropriate the icon of Queen Elizabeth’s bust taken from British currency, sparking conversations about value, immortality, royalty, life and death. Yoko Ono creates a new text piece and asks the viewer to gaze at their reflection in the mirrored metal and read, “Grow Love with Me”. Other contributions by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, Solve Sundsbo, Steven Klein, and Richard Avedon. All product shots by Plamen Petkov"--Publisher's description.

Showcasing twenty-five years of iconic art, fashion, and design content from renowned New York–based publication Visionaire. A publishing experiment that began in 1991, Visionaire has taken the shape of everything from a leather-bound portfolio to 12-inch vinyl records to a collection of dolls. With intimate reflections by contributors, a prized collection of nearly 450 images selected from sixty-five issues produced by an astounding cast of artists, photographers, and designers, this book delivers a rich panorama of two decades of media and fashion revolution from the perspective of independent publishing. Original commentary by cofounders Cecilia Dean and James Kaliardos provides unprecedented access to a pivotal New York scene and the creative life behind Visionaire as it shaped the fashion zeitgeist, propelling emerging voices and exceptional content while challenging the limits of print media. This volume is an essential piece of contemporary fashion and media history that traces the shape of things to come. Visionaire contributors include photographers Bruce Weber, Inez & Vinoodh, Mario Sorrenti, Mert and Marcus, Steven Klein, and Steven Meisel; artists Alex Katz, John Baldessari, KAWS, Marina Abramovic, and Yoko Ono; designers Karl Lagerfeld, Rei Kawakubo, and Riccardo Tisci; pop icons Bjork, David Bowie, Kate Moss, Lady Gaga, and Miley Cyrus; and many more. Art and fashion connoisseurs and anyone interested in media, design, and culture will find this landmark volume indispensable.