Erotic photographer Bettina Rheims has been capturing striking images of women since the late 70s, spanning French strippers and transgendered prostitutes to Chanel ads and celebrity portraits.
The new limited-edition book, Bettina Rheims, is a lavish retrospective of her signature style that marries glossy beauty and grungy imperfection across more than 500 photos. Of course, her celebrity work is a category unto itself, having photographed the likes of Madonna, Kate Moss, and Monica Bellucci.
Here’s a few highlights from Bettina Rheims:
