Her Majesty. a Photographic History 1926-2022 - by Christopher Warwick (Hardcover)

About the Book

Commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with this definitive photographic story of her public and private life. Brimming with tradition, history, glamour, and culture, this book features tours, state functions, weddings, and jubilees, and showcases the glorious photography of such stars as David Bailey, Yousuf Karsh, Harry Benson, and many more.

Book Synopsis

Born in 1926, married in 1947, crowned as Queen in 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II carried out her duty with great dedication for more than seven decades. TASCHEN celebrates her remarkable royal story with a new edition of Her Majesty, a definitive photographic collection of her public and private life.

Brimming with history, tradition, fashion, glamour, and culture, the book spans the Queen's early years right until her passing in 2022.. Along the way, we trace her coming of age during World War II; her marriage, motherhood, and coronation; her encounters with such icons of their age as the Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK; and her extensive international travels. We visit the spectacular royal palaces and enjoy the infectious celebration of royal weddings and jubilees. We witness the elegance of official portraits, and the intimacy offamily moments.

As much a showcase of top photographers as a celebration of her remarkable royal life. Her Majesty includes the work of such luminaries as Cecil Beaton, Studio Lisa, Dorothy Wilding, Karsh, Lord Snowdon, David Bailey, Patrick Lichfield, Annie Leibovitz and many others.

Review Quotes

"Not only a showcase of royal history and tradition but also a collection of top-notch, classic photography."-- "harpersbazaar.com"

"This book is the definitive photographic story of Queen Elizabeth II."-- "nymag.com"

"Treasure trove of a tome."-- "Mail Online"

"TASCHEN's definitive photographic story of [Queen Elizabeth II's] public and private life."-- "Women's Wear Daily"

"A glorious royal life in pictures."-- "Hello!"

"A regal read."-- "Town & Country"

"A stunning photographic compendium covering every detail of the Queen's remarkable life."-- "Telegraph Magazine"

"Her Majesty like never before."-- "gq-magazine.co.uk"

"If you're a fan of the Queen you need this coffee table tome."-- "tatler.com"

"Stunning, rare photos of a young Queen Elizabeth."-- "vogue.com"