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Gray Malin

The Essential Collection
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Gray Malin by Gray Malin offers a vibrant exploration of the artist's photography, capturing stunning aerial views and inventive compositions. The book immerses readers in Malin's creative journey, highlighting his keen eye for vibrant landscapes and playful settings. This visual delight celebrates a unique artistic expression while providing insight into Malin's evocative and colourful world.
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A colourful journey through the first decade of Gray Malin's vibrant photography career

Gray Malin: The Essential Collection celebrates the first decade of work from bestselling photographer Gray Malin. This new collection features beloved images from his most iconic shoots, as well as new material that has never been seen or published.

Journey high above Manhattan's skyline, return to the sunny beaches of Positano, and take a stroll through the Parker Palm Springs with Malin's unforgettable four-legged hosts. With vibrant imagery from all seven continents and stories of how each collection was made, this stunning volume will invite you into the colourful world of Gray Malin and help make every day a getaway.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419750267

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 298.0mm

Height: 436.0mm

Weight: 3430g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Gray Malin is a fine-art photographer and the New York Times bestselling author of Beaches (Abrams, 2016), Escape, and Italy. His work hangs in homes across the world and can be found in both private and public collections. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband and two children.

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