Hedi Slimane - London birth of a cult - Editions 7L 2005

Over the past year Pete Doherty's life has epitomised the trajectory of a true rock n roll legend. Following a fraught departure from The Libertines, he has been vilified and cast as a scapegoat for conservative political posturing. A feeding frenzy of press coverage was precipitated by his dating Kate Moss, charges of robbery, blackmail, and carrying a knife, jail time, rehab, and admissions that he had been a prostitute and drug dealer. All of this overwhelms the most interesting aspect of the 26 year old musician's life--in a business dominated by manufactured mediocre talents, he is a true original, a charismatic frontman, songwriter, and performer. The past two years of Doherty's life are captured here in photographs taken by Dior Homme fashion designer Hedi Slimane.

Book packaged in a cardboard box and accompanied by a brochure reproducing pages from Pete Doherty's diary. The book is also accompanied by a large rubber ribbon. First edition.

208p & 26p - EN - 22,5x30cm & 19,5x14,5cm  - softcover in cardboard box (bit damaged)