A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of Tim Walker, one of
the world's most innovative and sought-after photographers
"Each shoot is a total love letter to an object from the V&A, sometimes
several objects. My relationship to objects is like falling in love with
someone. It relates to how we interact as people, how you become best
friends with someone. It's a search for a new friend." --TIM WALKER
Published to accompany the V&A's mesmerizing exhibition Tim Walker:
Wonderful Things, this book is a journey through the creative mind of
one of the world's most inventive photographers. It presents more than
100 compelling photographs, from ten magical photoshoots inspired by
objects from the V&A's enormous and eclectic collection. Featuring
conversations between the set designers, stylists, hair and make-up
artists, models, and muses who bring Walker's imagination to life, it
includes contributions by Jack Appleyard, Zoe Bedeaux, Terry Bloxham,
Edie Campbell, Gwendoline Christie, Josephine Cowell, James Crewe,
Malcolm Edwards, Karen Elson, Katy England, Edward Enninful, Amanda
Harlech, Shona Heath, Hungry/Johannes Jaruraak, Ibrahim Kamara, Kate
Phelan, James Spencer, Jerry Stafford, Tilda Swinton and Gareth
Wrighton. Previously unpublished behind-the-scenes imagery and
preliminary sketches combine to reveal Walker's extraordinary creative
process, from his detailed research in the labyrinth of storerooms and
galleries at the V&A to his spectacular final pictures.
