Selfish

Selfish is a 448-page coffee table book of photographs by Kim Kardashian, released in 2015 by Universe Publishing. The collection spans multiple years of Kardashian's life, featuring personal selfies originally shared across her social media platforms. The book originated as a Valentine's Day gift idea for Kardashian's husband Kanye West, starting with Polaroid photos taken throughout their home. The concept evolved into a broader photography project documenting Kardashian's personal and public life through self-taken images. The photographs in Selfish range from casual family moments to professional shoots, capturing both intimate personal settings and high-profile events. The collection includes travel snapshots, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and fashion photographs spanning Kardashian's career. This visual autobiography represents the intersection of celebrity culture, social media documentation, and the rise of selfie photography as a form of self-expression. Through its chronological arrangement of images, the book charts the evolution of both personal photography and public image creation in the digital age.

Readers view "Selfish" as a coffee table photo book with minimal substance. The book consists almost entirely of Kim Kardashian's selfies with brief captions. Readers appreciated: - High print quality of the photos - Behind-the-scenes glimpses of celebrity life - Chronological organization showing Kardashian's style evolution Main criticisms: - Lack of written content or personal insights - Repetitive nature of the photos - High price point for what many call "just selfies" - Limited appeal beyond devoted fans Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 2.9/5 (2,800+ ratings) Amazon: 3.4/5 (1,100+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "It's exactly what it claims to be - a book of selfies. Nothing more, nothing less." - Amazon reviewer "Expected more personal stories to accompany the photos." - Goodreads reviewer "Beautiful printing but feels like scrolling through an Instagram feed." - Barnes & Noble reviewer

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📱 "Selfish" holds a Guinness World Record for being the first commercially published book composed entirely of selfies. 👗 The original limited edition of the book was bound in black leather and featured a deluxe cover design that mimicked Kim's signature fashion aesthetic. 📸 The collection includes over 300 never-before-seen photos, many taken during the pre-Instagram era when Kim used a Blackberry phone. 💝 Though initially planned as a private 100-page gift book for Kanye West, publisher Rizzoli convinced Kim to expand it into a full commercial release. 🔥 When the book was released in 2015, several major bookstores faced backlash for prominently displaying it, yet it still sold over 125,000 copies in its first months.