"W" magazine is renowned for its avant-garde fashion stories, those elaborate co
nfections of magic and mystery that have inspired and captivated readers for mor
e than two decades. This volume gathers 10 of the most remarkable stories, each
in its entirety, along with never-before-seen outtakes. Each story was the cente
rpiece of the issue it appeared in, and together they ride the razor's edge betw
een outrageously provocative and enchanting, from the bizarre (Steven Klein's "O
ne for the Ages") to the alien (Tim Walker's "Planet Tilda") and whimsical (Paol
o Roversi's "Carnevale"). These and other stories by Klein, Walker, and Roversi,
as well as Steven Meisel, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and Alex Prager, are fe
atured. A special code inside the book provides access to short films shot on th
e sets of the featured stories by Meisel, Walker, Klein, and Prager.
