Known Unknowns - by Charles Saatchi (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A critique of contemporary culture delivered through 100 individual essays and 198 astonishing, disconcerting and truly unforgettable images ... Known Unknowns presents the personally curated compilation of a true master of the modern image. From serial killers, mass extinction and the war on drugs, to a $70 milliion car crash, the size of Einstein's brain and the most monstrous man in Japan, Saatchi explores the darker corners of modern existence in his own inimitable style. Drawing on a career that has seen him produce and collect some of the most iconic images of modern times, Charles Saatchi presents his unique perspective on contemporary culture."--Publisher's website.

Book Synopsis

In his latest book, Known Unknowns, Charles Saatchi provides fascinating insights into some of the world's lesser-known but truly extraordinary historical events. Illustrated with arresting photographs, Saatchi's 100 essays tackle subjects as varied as the tattoo habits of Russian criminals, the Vatican's favorite Barbie, North Korean traffic jams, American gun legislation, and the world's richest animal. Drawing on a legendary decades-long career that has seen him produce and collect some of the most iconic images of modern times, Charles Saatchi presents his unique perspective on contemporary culture.

About the Author

As a cofounder of Saatchi & Saatchi, the world's largest advertising agency throughout the 1980s, Charles Saatchi is one of the most influential figures in the global advertising industry.