Le Book
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| Company type | Media Group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Advertising, Fashion, Photography |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Véronique Kolasa |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | International |
Key people | Véronique Kolasa, Michael Kazam, Fabien Duverneuil |
| Products | Web, Trade shows, Books |
| Services | Information and image reference |
Number of employees | 30 |
| Divisions | Web, Events, Print |
| Website | www.lebook.com |
Le Book is a global network and resource that offers exposure to companies and members of the creative community. The company operates three offices in three countries producing five sets of books annually (New York City, Paris, London, Berlin and Los Angeles) that are internationally distributed. The brand is well recognized for connecting the creative community for more than thirty-five years.[1]
The president of Le Book is Véronique Kolasa, who founded the agency in 1982.[2]
Overview
[edit]Le Book printed edition is published annually in New York, Paris, London, Berlin and Los Angeles. It is considered an international reference for photography, design, production and events by many. The resource for the creative industry covers all needs related to photography, illustration, production, art direction, public relations, advertising, music and fashion.[3] Le Book's collectable editions through the years, have been "dressed" by: Karl Lagerfeld (2002), Yves Saint Laurent (2003), Christian Lacroix (2004), Emilio Pucci (2004–05), Hermès (2005),[2] Yohji Yamamoto (2006), Vogue (2006), Azzedine Alaia (2007), Narciso Rodriguez (2008), Vivienne Westwood (2008),[3] Dries Van Noten (2008), Stephen Sprouse (2009), Gareth Pugh (2010), Martine Sitbon and Robert Mapplethorpe (2010).
Le Book’s website connects top industry professionals in the fashion, beauty, design, entertainment, advertising, and luxury worlds. The online database is open to all for accessing talent.
La Creative is Le Book’s online magazine which showcases influential print advertising campaigns, editorials and events in the world.
Connections is Le Book’s custom-made tradeshow for the creative community. The annual event in New York,[4] Paris and London brings thousands of participants and attendees together for networking, portfolio-viewing, trend-spotting and idea-sharing.[5]
Quotations
[edit]- "You can't book without Le Book", Karl Lagerfeld.[6]
- "Le Book is to style what a dictionary is to a writer, a tool that helps transform the ordinary into the extraordinary...", Christian Lacroix.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Le Book Paris 2009". Selectism. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
- ^ a b "The International Talent Support #FOUR jury". International Talent Support. Retrieved July 12, 2005.
- ^ a b "Le Book, International Visual Reference Bible". We Heart. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
- ^ "How The Creative Class Connects". Forbes. June 20, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2008.
- ^ Mandato, Sarah (June 22, 2009). "Le Book's "Connections" Packs Six Months Into Its Second Day". GuestofaGuest.com. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- ^ "I-D and LE BOOK celebrate 25 years". Hint Fashion Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2005.
- ^ "L'OFFICIEL DE LA MODE n°887". L'Officiel de la Mode. Retrieved 17 December 2009.