A Visible Man
A Visible Man by Edward Enninful, published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc on May 11, 2023, is a personal memoir that chronicles the author’s remarkable journey from Ghana to becoming the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue. This 288-page book details Enninful’s experiences, beginning with his childhood in Ghana and his arrival in London as an asylum seeker, ultimately leading to his influential role in the fashion industry. The narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and the transformative power of representation.
In A Visible Man, readers will find an exploration of Enninful’s life as he navigates the complexities of fame, personal challenges, and his mission to reshape societal perceptions of beauty. The memoir highlights significant moments, including his groundbreaking work with diverse models and activists, and reflects on his relationships with family and friends. Enninful’s story is not only about his achievements in fashion but also about the broader cultural impact of his journey, making it relevant to those interested in biography, cultural identity, and the fashion industry.
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‘I wish he could be editor of the world!’ GRAHAM NORTON
‘Courageously truthful’ SALMAN RUSHDIE
‘Inspiring and fascinating’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO
Edward Enninful has lived an extraordinary life.
Here, for the first time, he shares the inspiring story of his journey, beginning in a childhood bedroom in Ghana overlooking firing squads, to arriving in 1990s London as an asylum seeker, to today setting the cultural agenda as the first Black editor-in-chief of British Vogue. His covers have changed our understanding of beauty and desirability. Featuring exclusively African models, first responders, global activists and the oldest cover star at age 85, they have also broken sales records.
This is the story of how he did it.
A Visible Man is the story of a husband, son, brother, friend – and icon. Taking us from the neon thrills of Soho clubs to nights spent on friends’ sofas, this is the story of Edward’s phenomenal grit and determination: through fame and failures, joy and loss, ill health and addiction, heartbreak and coming out. It’s the story of one man’s revolutionary mission to change how we see the world, showing how unwavering passion and perseverance can allow anyone to make their mark.
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‘Enjoy it. Share it.’ IDRIS ELBA
‘Inspirational . . . and it’s not just for people in fashion’ CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN
‘One of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read’ CHRIS EVANS
‘Edward Enninful is a pioneer’ ELIZABETH DAY
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