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CAMP: Notes on Fashion Hardcover – May 6, 2019

by Andrew Bolton (Author), Fabio Cleto (Contributor), Karen van Godtsenhoven (Contributor),
4.8 out of 5 stars 232 ratings
What is "camp"? Drawing from Susan Sontag’s seminal essay, this striking volume explores its meaning and its expression in fashion from its origins to today

“[An] amazing catalogue. . . . Extraordinary.”—Christiane Amanpour, CNN

Although an elusive concept, “camp” can be found in most forms of artistic expression, revealing itself through an aesthetic of deliberate stylization. Fashion is one of the most overt and enduring conduits of the camp aesthetic. As a site for the playful dynamics between high art and popular culture, fashion both embraces and expresses such camp modes of enactment as irony, humor, parody, pastiche, artifice, theatricality, and exaggeration.
 
Drawing from Susan Sontag’s seminal essay “Notes on Camp,” the book explores how fashion designers have used their métier as a vehicle to engage with the camp aesthetic in compelling, humorous, and sometimes incongruous ways. As a sartorial manifestation of the camp sensibility, this thought-provoking publication contributes new theoretical and conceptual insights into the camp canon through texts and images. Stunning new photography by Johnny Dufort highlights works by such fashion designers as Virgil Abloh, Thom Browne, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, John Galliano, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Alessandro Michele, Franco Moschino, Miuccia Prada, Richard Quinn, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli, Jeremy Scott, Anna Sui, Gianni Versace, and Vivienne Westwood.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press


Exhibition Schedule:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(05/06/19–09/23/19)

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  1. Print length
    346 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
  4. Publication date
    May 6, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    8.75 x 1.75 x 11.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1588396681
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1588396686
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“a thumb-through of the show’s lavish if cumbersome catalog excited me.”—Roberta Smith, New York Times

“Featuring about 200 objects, both fine art and fashion, Camp: Notes on Fashion will trace the origins of the subject from the 17th century, specifically the court of Versailles, to the present day, when disruption and duplicity are the common currency.”—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue 

“[An] amazing catalogue . . . extraordinary.”—Christiane Amanpour, CNN

“The catalog is divided into two discrete, mint-colored books, both of which are strapped into a handsome pink leather-bound case. The design is pure confection.”—Alex Weintraub, Los Angeles Review of Books

About the Author

Andrew Bolton is the Wendy Yu Curator in Charge of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
 

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Metropolitan Museum of Art (May 6, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1588396681
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1588396686
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1.75 x 11.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 232 ratings

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Customers find the book inspiring for design and craft, with one mentioning it's a must-have for fashion lovers. They appreciate its pacing, with one describing it as a wonderful account of the real exhibit. Customers also consider it a great value.

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Customers appreciate the book's design content, with one noting it inspires creativity and craft, while another describes it as a must-have for fashion lovers.

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"A beautiful book that inspires design and craft. I purchased this for my granddaughter after a trip to Paris...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a wonderful account of the real exhibit.

"...This is my favorite Met exhibit publication after the McQueen Savage Beauty book...." Read more

"Love this coffee table book. So interesting. Makes me want to go back to the exhibit." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great value, with one describing it as a wonderful collectible.

"Wonderful collectible book from the 2019 Met Gala theme CAMP...." Read more

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  • Lourdes M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Must Have Book For the Fashionista
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
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    Wonderful collectible book from the 2019 Met Gala theme CAMP. It is a gorgeous book with fabulous illustrations and photography from the exhibit exceptionally well written by the team at The Met Costume Institute. Worth it!
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  • JC
    5.0 out of 5 stars You need this in your fashion library!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020
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    I regretted not buying this book when visiting the exhibit on opening day, however I’m glad I was able to find it here at a fraction of the retail cost. This is my favorite Met exhibit publication after the McQueen Savage Beauty book. It adds a fun pop of pink to your library, and the dual paperback interior inserts feature some of the most colorful, joy inducing designs you’ll ever see. A must have for all fashion lovers!
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  • Crissymruiz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift Idea.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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    Great value as compared to buying it a bookstore. My niece loved it. Would purchase again if I had a need for it.
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  • Bradley R Mercado
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great coffee table book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
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    Love this coffee table book. So interesting. Makes me want to go back to the exhibit.
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  • PM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired Trip to Paris
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021
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    A beautiful book that inspires design and craft. I purchased this for my granddaughter after a trip to Paris. It is a lovely inspirational book for a young aspiring designer.
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  • Demia D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020
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    I don’t usually write reviews but i knew i had to on this one. This is by far the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen, let alone owned. The editor and creater outdid themselves on this one. I love it!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great price! Fast delivery!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
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    Amazing book! Great price I think $10 less than at the exhibit!
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  • dorothy hehl torem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Collectible Camp
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2019
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    Gorgeous book , a little disappointing in the choice of Camp styles , could have been more inclusive but the book was lovely
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  • Mark Edward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dragulous
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2019
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    I love this book. It’s absolutely dragulous! Highly recommend buying it.
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  • T.Gallardo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Spain on September 26, 2019
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    Perfect book on Camp! Very complete and very beautiful, good addition to any collection.
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  • Jorge Palomo
    5.0 out of 5 stars ¡Maravilloso!
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2020
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    A primera vista, el diseño y los colores son exquisitos. La sección que recopila los ensayos, antecedentes y referentes del CAMP es bastante completa. Si de por sí es complicado entender, describir e identificar el CAMP a la primera impresión, este libro es la biblia para quien desea conocer y estudiar este movimiento más a fondo.

    La sección del catálogo de exhibición es igual de maravillosa.
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  • Valeria
    5.0 out of 5 stars BELLISSIMO
    Reviewed in Italy on January 7, 2021
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    Libro stupendo, fatto molto bene e davvero interessante! Consiglio agli appassionati del genere
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  • Lisa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great as a coffee table book
    Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2019
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    This book is beautiful! I use it as a decorative piece on my coffee table. The entire concept of this book is Camp. From the way the pages open to the thin textured pages! I love it.
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