A collection of more than 1000 photographs of the quintessential human act—the kiss—a lavish gift book for lovers everywhere A kiss is a language unto itself—hence the powerful emotions readers will feel after viewing the photographs in Kiss Kiss. An integral theme throughout Patrick McMullan’s long photographic career, his approach is that of a meticulous and ingenious explorer chronicling kisses of all kinds for more than three decades: a kiss stolen backstage at the height of the frenzy of a fashion show; a meet and greet “air kiss” between two grand dames of society; a late-night fleeting moment of passionate intensity; or a gentle kiss on the cheek between old friends—all are documented in Patrick’s inimitable style. As a kiss in itself is impartial to celebrity status, so is Kiss Kiss. There are photographs of famous actors, well known New York society figures, and wonderful New York characters that tell the story of relationships on a variety of emotional levels. A kiss comes in many forms—among family, friends, lovers, and rivals—all of which are chronicled in this lavishly illustrated gift book. Kiss Kiss takes the viewer on an intimate guided tour of all walks of society captured in a way that only Patrick McMullan can—as a welcome friend, not an intruding paparazzo. Celebrities featured include Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Henry Kissinger, Peter Jennings, Ian Schrager, Liza Minnelli, Michael Bloomberg, Calvin Klein, Felicity Huffman, Donna Karan, Donald Trump, Naomi Campbell, Uma Thurman, John Sykes, Michael Lynne, Nick Lachey, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Simpson, Harvey Fierstein, Julien Niccolini, Tommy Hilfiger, Elizabeth Hurley, Kim Cattrall, Oscar de la Renta, Paris Hilton, Shanna Moakler, Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Queen Latifah, Cindy Crawford, Richard Gere, Hillary Clinton, Tom Hanks, Candice Bergen, Robin Williams, Steven Spielberg, Halle Berry, Ozzie Osbourne, Marc Jacobs, Sharon Stone, Russell Simmons, Anna Wintour, Mark Wesh, Robert Shaye, Jeff Bewkes, Andre Balazs, and many, many more!
