Shortlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2023
I set out to bring the'othered'to the table. We're here to inspire and give people something to dream about as well as a sense of the possible here and now.
A Visible Man traces an astonishing journey into one of the world's most exclusive industries. Edward Enninful candidly shares how as a Black,gay,working-class refugee,he found in fashion not only a home,but the freedom to share with people the world as he saw it. Written with style,grace and heart,this is the story of a visionary who changed not only an industry,but how we understand beauty.
When Edward Enninful became first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue,few at the heights of the elitist world of fashion wanted to confront how it failed to represent the world we live in. But Edward,a champion of inclusion throughout his life,rapidly changed that. Now,whether it's putting first responders,octogenarians or civil rights activists on the cover of Vogue,or championing designers and photographers of colour,Edward Enninful has cemented his status as one of the world's most important change-makers. And he's just getting started.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCISBN: 9781526641564Number of pages: 288Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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'Anyone interested in what it takes,from a beautiful human being's point of view,to change an industry from within,should read this book. Edward offers an insight only he can'- Idris Elba
'Edward Enninful inspires a whole new generation to show us anything is possible when you work hard with love and passion... this book is a revelation and shows the genius and strength of this wonderful,pioneering,legendary man of fashion'- Donatella Versace
'I had so much fun reading A Visible Man. Edward,as always,speaks from his very large heart'- Grace Coddington
'His absorbing self-portrait gives us profound insights into growing up black and gay in Ghana,London,and in the fashion media... it's a terrific and,I think,important book'- Salman Rushdie
'What fun!'- Kate Moss
'Edward's story is a true beacon of inspiration,hope and change for the better. He has blazed a path for so many to follow,which sadly had never been possible before'- Claudia Schiffer
'Edward's journey is a lesson for the culture and future generations to come'- Naomi Campbell
'An inspiring and fascinating memoir about an extraordinary man who has become a major global changemaker... he writes about the highs and lows of his life and career with an admirably honest self-awareness about his own vulnerabilities... (and) a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed when you are considered an outsider'- Bernardine Evaristo
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