John Waters: Place Space, Todd Oldham Signed Book, 2008
John Waters: Place Space, Todd Oldham, (Ammo Books, 2008) 8.5 x 11 inches, 64 pages.
Place Space John Waters, by Todd Oldham, Cindy Sherman (Contributor)
This series of photography books by designer Oldham highlights remarkable people, places, and spaces and feature essays by noted critics and cultural figures.
Book is signed by John Waters.
Asking $75
REVIEW:
This is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. When I got this in the mail, I had no idea what to expect; but this magazine includes TONS of photos of John Waters’ home. We get to see his paintings, his bookshelves, part of his CD collection, and tons of great, great photos. Also, there’s a bunch of awesome post cards attached to the bottom. The most fascinating thing about the book, though, is its dust jacket which folds out into a GIANT poster! Fantastic, fantastic book. If you like John Waters, you’ll absolutely love looking into his house. Ha!
This is the third volume in the series of photography books by designer Todd Oldham that highlights remarkable people, places, and spaces and features essays by noted critics and cultural figures.
Oldham is a beloved and mediagenic designer. Originally a couture fashion designer with several stores in New York, and a commentator on MTV’s House of Style, Oldham’s career has evolved to include all areas of design, from film and photography to furniture and graphic art.
Texts by Todd Oldham and Cindy Sherman.
Published by AMMO Books, 2008, softcover.
Jacky Todd Oldham is an American fashion designer originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. He hosted a segment called “Todd Time” on MTV’s House of Style in the 1990s. He produced a clothing line associated with the Warner Brothers Batman Forever. Oldham designs furniture and home accessories for the La-Z-Boy Furniture company and was named creative director for Old Navy effective Oct. 1, 2007.
i have a pair of cha cha heels and a crinoline dress hanging in my closet reserved for the day john waters invites me over to his home for tea.
until then, i can experience john’s eclectic abode simply by flipping through the glorious pages of “place space.” photographed by todd oldham, this must-have book offers a peeping tom’s POV into mr. water’s homestead and personal collection of vintage knick-knacks, fab furnishings, collectible art, one-of-a-kind porn, and plastic food.
{above: john waters’s reading room, breakfast nook, and electric chair.}
{above: a cornucopia of plastic food for every room of the house.}
{above: special rooms for special creatures.}
{above: art collections including works by mike kelly, jeff koons, and yoshimoto nara.}
and, last but not least, the book comes wrapped in a custom designed poster to adorn your walls! the pages also include tear out postcards featuring book titles from john’s library such as “sex on horseback,” “the sin of susan slade,” and “gay john!” remember: reading is fundamental, poodles!
oh, and did i mention the forward is written by todd oldham and cindy sherman? umm hmm…that, too.
what’s not to whorange? get yourself a copy of “space place” with john waters here.
Oldham is openly gay. He is a member of the board of advocates for Bailey House, the nation’s oldest supportive housing program for persons with HIV/AIDS. Additionally, Oldham supports the animal rights movement and has worked with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Oldham was the host of Top Design on Bravo for the 2007 season.