With texts by Mary McCartney, Simon Aboud, Peter Blake, Chrissie Hynde and
Paul McCartney

‘Some of the world’s biggest names at their most candid’ – GQ

‘Subtle and soulful, this collection will appeal to anyone with an interest in documentary, fashion or portrait photography’ – Amateur Photographer

‘Mary McCartney takes up her place as a leading portrait and fashion photographer’– Black and White Photography

' … a book of sharp and stylish portraits by the daughter of Paul and Linda and sister of Stella. McCartney captures the raw, nervous energy backstage at fashion shows, rock concerts, the theatre and the ballet, and records the artfully posed features of Sam Taylor Wood, Madonna, Kate Moss, Tracey Emin and other friends…'– The Times

From Where I Stand is photographer Mary McCartney’s first book, introducing the very best work spanning her career from the mid-1990s to the present. Elegant and always at ease, this is the work of an intelligent, soulful photographer with an authentically intuitive eye.

These images are a reflection not only of Mary’s personal world, but of the unique relationships she establishes with the people she photographs, watching and waiting for them to let the camera in rather than imposing any formal ideas of composition or technique. Such a patient approach results in images that unfailingly capture her subjects’ true character and humanity.

The book is centred around an outstanding collection of portraits, from Pearly Kings and 50s-inspired rockabillies to Paul and Linda McCartney, Madonna, Bono, Debbie Harry, Elvis Costello, Dennis Hopper, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Moss.

Here are amazing people, places and events: the intimacy of backstage preparations among the corps de ballet at the Royal Opera House; the raw energy of fashion shows and rock concerts; the private spaces of home and family; and wittily observed vignettes.

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