Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Saturday, we will introduce books selected by Shelf (3-7-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), a Harajuku bookstore specializing in foreign books.

■ "Mapplethorpe Flora/The Complete Flowers" by Robert Mapplethorpe

Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the most representative artists and photographers of the 20th century. This beautiful large-format photo book features works featuring flowers, one of his primary motifs.

Flowers were meticulously photographed using a variety of formats and photographic techniques, from Polaroid to dye transfer prints. You can enjoy these tense works in beautiful prints. Comes with a slipcase.

【Book information】
"Mapplethorpe Flora/The Complete Flowers"
Photography: Robert Mapplethorpe
Publisher: Phaidon
368 pages / 320 x 350 mm
Published: 2016
Price: 23,000 yen