Book cover for 'It's About Time' by Russell James, featuring a beige textured top section with bold black text and a black-and-white photograph of a person wading into rocky coastal water below.
Book cover for 'It's About Time' by Russell James, featuring a beige textured top section with bold black text and a black-and-white photograph of a person wading into rocky coastal water below. A black and white photograph of a person lying on a large outdoor lounge sofa with pillows, set in a sunlit architectural space with steps and desert plants in the background. A close-up black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, looking directly at the camera with her hands framing her face. A black and white fashion photograph of a woman with short blonde hair sitting on a bed, wearing a shiny dark satin blouse, sheer stockings, and high heels. A black and white fashion photograph of a model standing on a sandy beach, wearing a dark, loose-fitting high-waisted maxi skirt and a matching dark top. Black and white photograph of a longtail boat moving across water with two people aboard, with a sandy beach and forested mountains in the background. Black and white photograph of three cowboys riding horses through a muddy field, with mountains and a dramatic cloudy sky in the background.
$95.00

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Spanning three decades and continents, Russell James’s photography traces a journey from the Australian Outback to the world stage, documenting fashion icons, celebrities, and global figures through an intimate, human lens.

Globally recognized photographer Russell James is known for a singular artistic vision that unites technical mastery, fashion, celebrity, cultural storytelling, and humanitarian purpose, driven by an uncompromising commitment to authenticity.

It’s About Time is James’s definitive legacy publication and the first book to present a complete, curated journey through his three-decade career. Spanning continents, cultures, and genres, this book features James’s early work with Indigenous communities, intimate portraits of some of the world’s most influential figures, and groundbreaking imagery that helped redefine modern fashion and supermodel culture. The book comprises a compelling mix of never-before-published images, newly created portraits of global figures, and James’s most iconic works. Candid behind-the-scenes moments reveal a rarely seen insider’s view of the industry.

Across its pages, It’s About Time traces James’s artistic evolution, technical innovation, and enduring focus on human connection. More than a retrospective, the book offers readers an extraordinary visual odyssey—following a young Australian photographer as his work carries him onto the global stage. This is an essential volume for collectors, photography enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to powerful visual storytelling. 

BOOK DETAILS

  • Publisher: Images Publishing
  • Publishing date: November 17, 2026
  • Language: English
  • Length: 370 pages
  • Dimensions: 36 x 2.3 x 28 cm