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(YAMAMOTO, YOHJI). Yamamoto, Yohji, Kiyosazu Washida, Carla Sozzano & Elisabeth Paillie. Milano, ITALY & Tokyo: Carla Sozzani Editore & Yohji Yamamoto, Inc., 2002. First Edition 1/6500. 4to. Wrappers in Slipcase. Fashion Monograph. Fine./No Jacket - As Issued.. np + np, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. Text in Japanese, English and French. Designed by Claudio Dell'Olio. Published by Carla Sozzano and Yohji Yamamoto, "Talking to Myself" is a lavishly illustrated, uniquely designed comprehensive two volume monograph on the work of the celebrated Japanese fashion pioneer. Featuring texts by Yamamoto, Kiyosazu Washida, and Elisabeth Paillie its second volume includes copious photographic documentation from each of the Yohji runway presentations between 1981 and 2002 by the likes of Dominique Issermann, Nick Knight, Eddy Kohli, Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel, Sarah Moon, Paolo Roversi, Yoshihiko Ueda, Max Vadukl, and more. A bright, most handsome example of the 2002 first trade edition of this uncommon item limited to six thousand, five hundred HAND NUMBERED (685/6500) copies in the publisher's sewn heavy cream colored paper slipcase. 3-88243-825-8 Inventory Number: 025754