This illustrated volume presents a selection of more than 100 photographs from the famous Pirelli Calendar, bringing together images by renowned photographers and featuring models photographed for the calendar over several decades. The book traces the calendar's distinctive visual identity, from elegant fashion and beauty photography to more artistic and unconventional interpretations of the female figure. Derek Forsyth, who worked as a designer on the calendar, introduces a selection of memorable images and offers an insider's perspective on the production and creative development of this celebrated publishing project. The photographs demonstrate the changing aesthetics of fashion photography, the use of lighting, composition and location, and the calendar's evolution into a showcase for internationally recognised photographers. (AI-generated content description)