We’re working on a fantastic photography book about Amsterdam and we’ve got square eyes from selecting and judging images. So, we need your help. On Facebook you will find a selection of Ewout Huibers’ images. Like your favorites – max 10 – and if you wish, tell us why. In return you can win one of the three copies we give away the minute the book returns from the printer in November.
Here’s a heavy weight collabo: Muhammad Ali photographed by Annie Leibovitz for the new Louis Vuitton campaign. The little boy in front is Ali’s grandson. The legend is actually looking pretty good - or Annie is a danm good photographer.
Meet Dieter de Cock, head designer for Dutch men’s fashion label Cold Method and one of the friendliest men in fashion we know. For MENDO he explains which books inspire and amaze him, and why they do so. Visit Dieter’s shelf.
Exciting news from Taschen. This summer we’re expecting Private View, a new & outrageous book by Mario Testino, to celebrate his exhibition in China. Private View is a Limited Edition of 1,500 copies, signed and numbered for € 500.00, and comes in a plastic box with a lenticular cover photo of Lady Gaga. A regular edition of € 50.00 will be publised simultaneously. Exact publication dates, numbers and prices are subject to change, but if you like to be informed personally drop us a message.
Coming Saturday, 26 May 2012, Mr. Erwin Olaf is signing his book ‘Own’ at MENDO and you are very welcome to get your copy and have it signed for you personally. The signing session will start at 4 pm. Read more
In 1962- 50 years ago - Marilyn Monroe died under mysterious circumstances, but her spirit lives on, more vivid than ever. The Eye Candy of the Week is a tribute to a woman who embodied beauty and tragedy - an iconic figure whose true personality remains an enigma even today, as Taschen describes it. Be sure to check the Marilyn Monroe shelf on our website.
Visit our website for the special Marilyn Monroe shelf.
Here it is, Erwin Olaf’s highly anticipated new book ‘Own’. This book is the regular trade version, based on the limited edition that was published in November 2011 and sold out in the blink of an eye. It’s a beauty, offering a wonderful overview in Mr. Olaf’s work so far, which is diverse to say the least. To see people’s faces when they leaf from the subdued photos from Rain or Grief to the explicit series like Fashion Victims or Squares is a blast. But most of all it’s a beautifully produced homage to one of the best photographers Holland has ever seen. An instant MENDO Classic! Oh, by the way: Mr. Olaf is coming to MENDO on the 26th of May to sign his new book and you are invited!
Listen, we do not have the physical stock yet, but there are some very serious signs that Erwin Olaf’s highly anticipated book is coming really-really-really soon now. Also we’re making plans to schedule the book signing with Mr Olaf - probably end of May. Details will follow.
Did you order a copy? Great, you will be informed personally as soon as it has arrived. Please know that the book will cost EUR 60.00 instead of the previously mentioned EUR 50.00. If you didn’t reserve your copy, you can do it now by contacting us. Or check Facebook, Twitter and our web store for updates.
Once again - no 100% guarantees but it is looking good, people! Thank you for you patience.
After visiting the Dutch HQ of Vogue, Ingela Klemetz Farago was sent over to MENDO to present her book Northern Women In Chanel. You must know many people make books and many people think MENDO should sell them (we’re not being arrogant here – it’s just the way it is). So when Ingela hopped into MENDO at first we slightly sceptic – as usual. That scepticism only lasted for 5 seconds. This particular woman and her husband approached Chanel with the idea for the book. They got carte blance and created this radical book about Northern Women featured in Chanel, hence the title, and good old Karl even wrote a preface. Northern Women and Chanel are a match made in heaven, and features a personal favorite of ours, Miss Helena Christensen. The book accompanies the art project, 2112 hand-numbered copies were made and all the revenue goes to Save The Children. Props for Ingela!
€ 175.00
384 pages
Hardcover with jacket
Farago Publishing
MENDO in Amsterdam is specialized in creative books. These are books on interior, architecture, fashion, photography and graphic design. Check our webstore at www.mendo.nl
