Definitive monograph on Sam Taylor-Johnson explores portraiture and identity

An extensive monograph on Sam Taylor-Johnson, the renowned artist and filmmaker, delves into her unique method of portraying the essence of identity through her photography. It traces her journey from self-portraits during her time as a Goldsmiths student to her intimate cinematic representations of figures like John Lennon and Amy Winehouse, alongside her record-setting adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. Throughout her work, Taylor-Johnson has explored the concept of selfhood, crafting striking and psychologically profound portraits in both photography and film. The book features a quote from her, likening photography to the act of capturing a secret in a fleeting moment.