Bill Cunningham Was There

John Kurdewan served as Bill Cunningham's right-hand man, professionally and personally, for more than a decade. He continues to work as a production artist at The New York Times. Steven Stolman is a Palm Beach-based author and designer. He has contributed to such publications as Town & Country, Elle Decor, and Architectural Digest. Ruben Toledo is a Cuban-American artist. His late wife was the celebrated designer Isabel Toledo. Together, they formed one of fashion's most luminous couples.

"...a celebration and collection of the social events Cunningham shot in New York, Palm Beach, and around the globe. " DAILY FRONT ROW

"The legendary New York Times photographer chronicled society and fashion while celebrating the people, the style, and the happenings of Manhattan and beyond. This festive volume focuses on the vibrant and fun-filled events of spring and summer." SOCIETY TEXAS

"Ever since the beloved New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham died in 2016, there's been a hole in our hearts where his whimsical and observant snaps of celebrated clotheshorses and fashionable amateurs alike used to live. In this comprehensive compilation of his work at the spring and summer parties that spawned some of his favorite looks-written by John Kurdewan and Steven Stolman, with a foreword by Ruben Toledo-Cunningham's singular eye is on display once again, and not a moment too soon."  TOWN & COUNTRY

"Bill Cunningham Was There is a must have for one's fashion library, serving as a reminder of the glory of it all."  NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS

"The quintessential chronicler of fashion and society, Cunningham captured indelible moments full of color, style and joie de vivre at parties and events over the span of decades. Kurdewan, his right-hand man, professionally and personally, for more than a decade delivers an exuberant recognition of his work and a more carefree, glamorous time. "  INDULGEMAGAZINE.COM