Fragile Beauty: The Elton John & David Furnish Collection

Discover one of the world's most celebrated private photography collections in Fragile Beauty, an extraordinary volume showcasing 150 remarkable works from the renowned collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish. Spanning more than seven decades of photographic history, this beautifully curated book explores the power of photography as both fine art and cultural commentary.

Compiled by Duncan Forbes, Head of Photography at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, the collection features iconic images by some of history's most influential photographers, including Richard Avedon, Diane Arbus, Helmut Newton, Cindy Sherman, Nan Goldin, Robert Mapplethorpe, David LaChapelle, Andy Warhol, Ai Weiwei, and Zanele Muholi. From fashion and portraiture to documentary and conceptual photography, each image reflects the diversity, creativity, and emotional depth of the medium.

Accompanied by curatorial essays, an exclusive interview with Sir Elton John and David Furnish, and an afterword by filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson, Fragile Beauty is an inspiring collector's edition for photography enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone captivated by visual storytelling.

• Full Title: Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection
• Editors: Duncan Forbes, Newell Harbin, Lydia Caston & contributors
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum
• Category: Photography, Fine Art & Visual Culture
• Pages: 256
• Features: 150 iconic photographs, curatorial essays, exclusive interview with Sir Elton John and David Furnish, afterword by Sam Taylor-Johnson, and works by internationally acclaimed photographers
• Dimensions: 10.15" W × 11.55" H × 1.2" D
• Weight: 3.72 lbs