The Art of Bob Mackie

The legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie has been dressing some of the most iconic celebrities for nearly six decades. The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever comprehensive and fully authorized book showcasing Mackie's work, from his early days as a sketch artist for the legendary Edith Head at Paramount to his current, cutting-edge costumes for pop stars and line of accessible, wearable clothing for QVC. This lavish celebration of his achievements features hundreds of glorious photos, dozens of dishy recollections from Mackie and his many muses, and never-before-seen sketches from throughout his prolific career, including Marilyn Monroe's iconic "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" gown, Carol Burnett's "Went with the Wind" curtain-rod dress, and Cher's show-stopping 1986 Oscar look.

Cher, Carol Burnett, Bette Midler, P!nk, Tina Turner, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Angela Lansbury, Diana Ross, Beyoncé, RuPaul, and Madonna have all been dressed by the iconic and incomparable Bob Mackie. His unique, glamorous—sometimes hilarious—creations have appeared on Broadway stages, TV screens, runways, and red carpets worldwide. For his pioneering genius and continual reinvention, he is a Tony Award and nine-time Emmy Award winner, a three-time Oscar nominee, and recipient of the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America.

The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever, comprehensive and authorized showcase of Mackie's fabulous life and work. He has granted full access to his archives and personal memories to the authors of this book, allowing them to present a stunning must-have for lovers of sequins, beads, and feathers; Broadway shows and classic television; pop music and pop culture; and fashion with incomparable flair. With a foreword by Carol Burnett and an afterword by Cher, this gorgeous volume celebrates Mackie's enduring legacy as a true fashion icon who has always remained relevant by being spectacularly fashion-forward.

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