Blow by Blow

The Story of Isabella Blow

By Detmar Blow, Tom Sykes | Publisher: HarperCollins

About the book

“One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others.” —Alexander McQueen

With a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry’s kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a pillar of couture culture until her suicide in 2007 left the fashion world mourning one of its finest friends and patrons. Blow by Blow is a captivating journey through Issie’s life, a one-of-a-kind look at her unforgettable impact on the fashion world, and a moving exploration of her inspiring and ultimately tragic tale.

Editions of Blow by Blow

Paperback
ISBN 9780062021007
EBook
ISBN 9780062069474

Read an Excerpt

“One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others.” —Alexander McQueen

With a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry’s kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a pillar of couture culture until her suicide in 2007 left the fashion world mourning one of its finest friends and patrons. Blow by Blow is a captivating journey through Issie’s life, a one-of-a-kind look at her unforgettable impact on the fashion world, and a moving exploration of her inspiring and ultimately tragic tale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blow by Blow about?

“One of the most original and influential people of the twentieth century to me and many others.” —Alexander McQueen

With a career spanning thirty years in fashion, as an influential voice at Vogue, Tatler, and The Sunday Times Magazine—as well as a legacy as one of the industry’s kingmakers for discovering Philip Treacy, Alexander McQueen, Sophie Dahl, and Hussein Chalayan—Isabella Blow had been a pillar of couture culture until her suicide in 2007 left the fashion world mourning one of its finest friends and patrons. Blow by Blow is a captivating journey through Issie’s life, a one-of-a-kind look at her unforgettable impact on the fashion world, and a moving exploration of her inspiring and ultimately tragic tale.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Blow by Blow?

The Arts > The visual, decorative or fine arts: treatments and subjects > History of art

Where can I read a sample of Blow by Blow?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062021007

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Blow by Blow?

Detmar Blow, Tom Sykes

Who is the Publisher of the book Blow by Blow?

HarperCollins

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Blow by Blow is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062021007) and ebook(ISBN 9780062069474)

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