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This is the rare edition of the A&F Quarterly, Abercrombie and Fitch's hardcover catalog featuring the work of Bruce Weber, the company's favorite photographer, whose images have graced many of their ad campaigns. It features photos of semi-nude male and female models, and thus has been controversial and only distributed by the London A&F store in Westminster. From the Victoria & Albert Museum: "Bruce Weber is the best known exponent of a style of male glamor which was highly influential in the fashion world during the 1980's. Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld and Ralph Lauren have all employed his talents to define their brand image. Weber's chiseled models are sexy yet innocent, sculptural but relaxed, and create an image of clean-cut, all-American athleticism. It is the human factor in Weber's fashion images which is dominant, rather than the clothing; and his choice of models defines his style as much as his carefully controlled lighting."It features photos of nude and semi-nude male and female models, and thus has been controversial and only distributed by the London Abercrombie & Fitch store in Westminster, UK. It is said that a British Passport was required to obtain a copy of this rare and highly collectible work of photographic beauty! It is hardcover book with yellow, cloth-covered boards (no dust jacket as issued), measuring 11.5 x 9.5 inches and containing numerous illustrations in 200 pages. The book is enclosed within an illustrated slipcase featuring a Max Beard painting of various male models. The catalog features text by Tyler Brule. Post internationally insured only postage paid by buyer. London collection preferred or by specialist courier. Please email for requests of overseas postage with information about payment full address etc. VGC and rare UK only 500 copies. Increased in value in years since launch. No ISBN as was not available to buy in stores. With slipcase and minimal use. Please email for more information.