GIRLOSOPHY

We all know them. Those too-good-to-be-true images, airbrushed till air is practically the only thing real left in them. One day in 2000 photographer and writer Anthea Paul decided enough was enough, and the bestselling book Girlosophy: A Soul Survival Kit was born. Eight books later and the crusade is still going strong, with Isabel Lucas, Tina Turner and even Britney Spears enlisting their name to the cause. Ahead of the launch, Paul drops us a line…

Why did you decide to start Girlosophy? I started it when I was living in New York when it became clear to me that an alternative voice for girls was needed, one that wasn’t based around looks or how to ‘get the guy’! Girlosophy is more about personal experiences, travel and creativity. It’s for and about girls who are out there doing cool stuff.
What can we expect to see within the pages of the new book? Lots of beautiful and intriguing photographs, some inspiring words and maybe some ideas to get the creative juices flowing…
And what has been the best thing you’ve achieved with the project so far? I think bringing together this collaboration of amazing photographers. Our work complements each other’s really well, so it created this gorgeous narrative that is like a meditation on paper, it literally transforms and transports.

WIN! A double pass to the launch party featuring performances by Ngaratya and Bridezilla on November 18th at Global Gallery (5 Comber St, Paddington) plus a copy of the book, Inspire – simply email win@alternativemediagroup.com by midday, Friday Nov 18! The book will be available from girlosophy.com and selected retailers…