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BOOKS GONE GLAM People say life's the thing— but the chic prefer reading. BY AMANDA CUNEY-LOPEZ Marisa Berenson: A Life in Pictures With an introductory text by Hamish Bowles and a conversation between Marisa Berenson—who, in addition to being a model and muse, was perhaps the original It Girl—and Diane von Furstenberg, the pages of this visual biography are filled with photos by Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Helmut Newton and Steven Meisel. (Rizzoli) Fashion, Femininity & Seduction High Heels: High Heels is a visual timeline of fashion's most seductive accessory. Compelling images shot by some of the world's leading photographers are shown alongside interviews with Manolo Blahnik, Nicholas Kirkwood and Philip Delamor, who have each contributed to the evolution of the high heel. (Goliga) Muriel Brandolini: Interiors Fans of Muriel Brandolini will delight in this deeply personal account of the career of this talented designer. The World of Layered with images of both her own home and the homes of her clients, the book features 11 residential projects, all shot by Pieter Estersohn. (Rizzoli) Gucci: The Making Of What better way to celebrate Gucci's 90th anniversary and the opening of the Gucci Museum in Florence than with this tribute to the iconic Italian fashion house. The 384-page tome brings the Gucci house to life with 52 original essays and over 700 images. Die-hard Gucci fans won't want to miss the luxe edition sold exclusively in Gucci Boutiques. (Rizzoli) Vogue: The Covers With a 120-year history, it's a feat in itself to select the 300 most memorable covers, shot by the likes of Helmut Newton, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bruce Weber, Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino. (Abrams) 58 BAL HARBOUR