Cult publishers Idea have teamed up with Francesca Sorrenti, the photographer and mother of the late, great Davide Sorrenti, to produce a book documenting the photographer’s unbridled creativity. Davide, who passed away aged just 20 in 1997, rose to prominence during the ’90s for his grunge-tinged, dark-hued imagery. Despite the tragic shortness of his career, Davide nevertheless made his mark on the landscape of fashion, one that would remain for years to come. Now, fans can experience Davide’s work like never before, with the release of Davide Sorrenti Journals: Volume 1 1994-1995. Edited by Francesca, the offering is a raw insight into Davide’s creative process, featuring two of the many journals he used as a home for his overflowing ideas. Drawings, snippets of writing, contact sheets, test prints and flyers litter the pages, creating a messy, honest and beautiful mosaic of Davide’s life and art. Coined as a “living archive of his world,” the book is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the idiosyncrasies of a true, singular talent. .
