Lenny Kravitz

Hardcover – Illustrated, September 16, 2014
228
English
0789327503
9780789327505
15 Sep
A visual celebration of one of rock’s sexiest, most magnetic stars. Lenny Kravitz is the quintessential rock god: he has musical chops, glamorous style, and sex appeal for miles. Kravitz’s talents as a writer, producer, actor, and multi-instrumentalist are without question: he has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, setting a record for the most wins in the "Best Male Rock Vocal Performance" category, has sold more than thirty-eight million albums worldwide, and remains always in the public eye by appearing in blockbuster films. Not only is Kravitz a talented musician, he is also a style icon. Lenny Kravitz is a pictorial tribute to one of the sexiest faces in rock and roll. This book includes photographs spanning Kravitz’s time in the public eye, from his earliest days kicking around in New York City in the 1980s to traveling the world; from shots of Lenny composing in hotel rooms to performing in front of massive crowds; and from fashion shoots to intimate personal settings—and it is easy to see why the camera loves him. This glamorous book showcases images from every top name in fashion and art photography, including Mark Seliger, Patrick Demarchelier, Ellen von Unwerth, Anton Corbijn, Jean Baptiste Mondino, Ricky Powell, Per Gustafson, Bettina Rheims, Matthew Rolston, Roxanne Lowit, Terry Richardson and Mathieu Bitton, to name only a few, and includes a conversation with Pharrell Williams. Lenny Kravitz illustrates the raw sensual power that has captivated his fans all over the world.

Reviews (32)

An Amazing Collection of Photographs and Interviews!

"Lenny Kravitz" is a beautiful coffee table book which chronicles his 25 year career. While some photographs may be more familiar than others, it is a great book which includes many images from the early days Lenny's career. Whether Lenny is wearing his trademark sunglasses or not, every frame is stunning. Some photos might be considered a little risqué, but they are graceful and artfully produced. In between the photographs, there are also interviews to provide background and context of Lenny's career. These interviews are not to be missed. At 50, Lenny looks breathtakingly handsome. As the cover of the book can attest, one look at him should make you want to run, not walk, to the gym. More importantly though, Lenny's spiritual, artistic, and emotional heights are places to which we can all aspire. Here's to the next 25 years of Lenny Kravitz: musician, designer, actor, artist and citizen of the world.

Breathe taking! The man & the book!

This is a gorgeous book!

Great pics!

I gave this as a gift and my friend loved it. Great pics and history throughout the years.

Truly satisfied

I am truly satisfied with my order, thank you!

Love Lenny

It is Lenny Kravitz!! Perfection!

I LOVE IT!!

Beautiful book!! Beautiful photos of LENNY Kravitz.

A great collection and must have for any die hard fans....

Great collection of photos detailing the life of a true rock star. Lenny Kravitz loves the camera and the camera loves him, many poignant settings, interesting shots and settings never makes the book boring.

Art, Beauty, and Aesthetics

I arrived home late last evening from yet another business trip to a huge amazon.com box filled with this surprise...an incredible gift after a very long week. My immediate experience: beauty, elegance, exquisiteness. While holding and seeing the cover photo, the texture of the book contributed to a sense that I was feeling the earth that Mr. Kravitz is walking on in the cover photo. My reflections as I devoured this book: Lenny Kravitz and I are the same age give or take a few years, I've followed his career simply because he's a peer in the age sense (smile). I'm fascinated and drawn to his life, in part, because although we're contemporaries - our lives are so very different. The researcher side of me is ever drawn towards lived experiences - how we construct our life and being out of opportunities and life happenings. It's been fun to watch his life in the media particularly his music and design work. That Mr. Kravitz is a handsome man is like a duh?! statement. And yet, he is. Couple this with his impulse to create music and beautiful designed spaces and I find myself wondering if his beauty is a gift fueling his need and capacity to create. Arts, beauty, and aesthetics stimulate our deep recognition of our humanness elevating us individually and collectively beyond the muck and mire of incivility, hate, and destruction. Is Mr. Kravitz deep sense of this driving his impulse to create? Or does the man simply love beauty, design and excellence? I like the flow of the photos telling the story of Lenny Kravitz, illuminating various aspects of the man - so textured, graceful, and yet gritty simultaneously. One aspect of his being that drives me crazy is Mr. Kravitz persistent wearing of sun glasses (said as though anyone cares, LOL). Throughout the photos we see many examples of this. But then there are the photos without any sun glasses. I paused at each one soaking in his face and expression. I have a creative friend who describes a world without sunglasses as too much, too much input/output. He feels as though people can see his soul in a way where sunglasses give him a buffer and opportunity to selectively reveal himself. I wonder why Mr. Kravitz wears sun glasses. or maybe I analyze too much (smile)?! LOL This book affords the viewer an opportunity to see many sides of the man! Another aspect of this book that draws me in is Mathieu Bitton's role in Art Direction and Design. With one of his photos on Facebook I can be transported to another place. He captures the essence of a space, creates a mood, and fosters desire - as in, I want to be in the space to witness first hand the beauty, grittiness, and elegance of what he's capturing. Mathieu Bitton: Photographer, art direction and design....wow! A beautiful, thoughtful, book. A good pick for those interested in Lenny Kravitz, art and design, photography, or Mathieu Bitton.

Wife loved receiving as a gift, very cool book

Given as Christmas gift to wife who is a huge fan. Love the pictures. She thought this was a great gift.

Excellent packaging, Beautiful book

A-mazing!! You guys did it again. Excellent packaging, Beautiful book.And it arrived the time you said it would. In my part of town we have had a lot of snow and nasty weather. That didn't stop You. Thank You. I'm pleased.

An Amazing Collection of Photographs and Interviews!

"Lenny Kravitz" is a beautiful coffee table book which chronicles his 25 year career. While some photographs may be more familiar than others, it is a great book which includes many images from the early days Lenny's career. Whether Lenny is wearing his trademark sunglasses or not, every frame is stunning. Some photos might be considered a little risqué, but they are graceful and artfully produced. In between the photographs, there are also interviews to provide background and context of Lenny's career. These interviews are not to be missed. At 50, Lenny looks breathtakingly handsome. As the cover of the book can attest, one look at him should make you want to run, not walk, to the gym. More importantly though, Lenny's spiritual, artistic, and emotional heights are places to which we can all aspire. Here's to the next 25 years of Lenny Kravitz: musician, designer, actor, artist and citizen of the world.

Breathe taking! The man & the book!

This is a gorgeous book!

Great pics!

I gave this as a gift and my friend loved it. Great pics and history throughout the years.

Truly satisfied

I am truly satisfied with my order, thank you!

Love Lenny

It is Lenny Kravitz!! Perfection!

I LOVE IT!!

Beautiful book!! Beautiful photos of LENNY Kravitz.

A great collection and must have for any die hard fans....

Great collection of photos detailing the life of a true rock star. Lenny Kravitz loves the camera and the camera loves him, many poignant settings, interesting shots and settings never makes the book boring.

Art, Beauty, and Aesthetics

I arrived home late last evening from yet another business trip to a huge amazon.com box filled with this surprise...an incredible gift after a very long week. My immediate experience: beauty, elegance, exquisiteness. While holding and seeing the cover photo, the texture of the book contributed to a sense that I was feeling the earth that Mr. Kravitz is walking on in the cover photo. My reflections as I devoured this book: Lenny Kravitz and I are the same age give or take a few years, I've followed his career simply because he's a peer in the age sense (smile). I'm fascinated and drawn to his life, in part, because although we're contemporaries - our lives are so very different. The researcher side of me is ever drawn towards lived experiences - how we construct our life and being out of opportunities and life happenings. It's been fun to watch his life in the media particularly his music and design work. That Mr. Kravitz is a handsome man is like a duh?! statement. And yet, he is. Couple this with his impulse to create music and beautiful designed spaces and I find myself wondering if his beauty is a gift fueling his need and capacity to create. Arts, beauty, and aesthetics stimulate our deep recognition of our humanness elevating us individually and collectively beyond the muck and mire of incivility, hate, and destruction. Is Mr. Kravitz deep sense of this driving his impulse to create? Or does the man simply love beauty, design and excellence? I like the flow of the photos telling the story of Lenny Kravitz, illuminating various aspects of the man - so textured, graceful, and yet gritty simultaneously. One aspect of his being that drives me crazy is Mr. Kravitz persistent wearing of sun glasses (said as though anyone cares, LOL). Throughout the photos we see many examples of this. But then there are the photos without any sun glasses. I paused at each one soaking in his face and expression. I have a creative friend who describes a world without sunglasses as too much, too much input/output. He feels as though people can see his soul in a way where sunglasses give him a buffer and opportunity to selectively reveal himself. I wonder why Mr. Kravitz wears sun glasses. or maybe I analyze too much (smile)?! LOL This book affords the viewer an opportunity to see many sides of the man! Another aspect of this book that draws me in is Mathieu Bitton's role in Art Direction and Design. With one of his photos on Facebook I can be transported to another place. He captures the essence of a space, creates a mood, and fosters desire - as in, I want to be in the space to witness first hand the beauty, grittiness, and elegance of what he's capturing. Mathieu Bitton: Photographer, art direction and design....wow! A beautiful, thoughtful, book. A good pick for those interested in Lenny Kravitz, art and design, photography, or Mathieu Bitton.

Wife loved receiving as a gift, very cool book

Given as Christmas gift to wife who is a huge fan. Love the pictures. She thought this was a great gift.

Excellent packaging, Beautiful book

A-mazing!! You guys did it again. Excellent packaging, Beautiful book.And it arrived the time you said it would. In my part of town we have had a lot of snow and nasty weather. That didn't stop You. Thank You. I'm pleased.

Five Stars

Best coffee table book ever

This is a great collection for anyone who is like me

This is a great collection for anyone who is like me... A huge Lenny Kravitz fan. The pictures are great.

wow

He is such a good looking man; the photos are amazing

Great!!!

Lenny is one of the greatest artist who knows how to connect with his audience

Five Stars

An interesting updated look at the popular artist

Lenny's book is amazing

It is an awesome book. Beautiful pictures along with some text to help fans get to know him on a more personal level.

BEAUTIFUL!

I was/am spellbound! When I got it I couldn't put it down, looked at the pics and read it from cover to cover. What richness, Lenny is beautiful inside and out! ~Sheryl Denise

My top five of 21st century entertainers. Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz has always photographed well. This is not his first book of photographs. 5 stars indeed.

Wonderful insite into a wonderful man and his career

Stunning pictures! Wonderful insite into a wonderful man and his career.

Five Stars

Great Photo Book of a Beautiful artist!

Five Stars

LENNY IS SO AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful book, beautiful man.

Five Stars

Amazing, beautiful pictures. love it!!!!!!

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