Kazu
art direction / production
A rare collection of Herb Ritt's highly stylized black and white photographs of Japanese soccer (football) star Kazuyoshi Miura.
By Herb Ritts / Published by Parco Publications
ABOUT
In keeping with his ongoing work on the male nude, this book of Herb Ritts's photographs is a sensual, idealized portrait of one of the world's new athletic superstars: Kazu. Japan's star soccer player, Kazuyoshi “Kazu” Miura moved to South America at 16 to learn the game. When he came back, he was a nationwide sensation, putting Japan's J-league on the map for world soccer. Designed by Sam Shahid, who collaborated with Ritts on Africa, this book is beautifully printed, continuing Ritts's long-standing reputation for quality.
DESIGN
ABOUT The Author
From the Herb Ritts Foundation:
Herb Ritts began his photographic career in the late 70s and gained a reputation as a master of art and commercial photography. In addition to producing portraits and editorial fashion for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview, and Rolling Stone, Ritts also created successful advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karan, Gap, Gianfranco Ferré, Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Levi’s, Pirelli, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Valentino, among others. Beginning in 1988 he directed numerous influential and award-winning music videos and commercials. His fine art photography has been the subject of exhibitions worldwide, with works residing in many significant public and private collections.