Book Look: Lady Gaga: Critical Mass Fashion by Lizzy Goodman

This photo-rich tome paints a spectacular picture of our era's most arresting pop star

By Siera Cerny
Published: September 13th, 2010 | 11:15am

The term critical mass is defined in physics as “the smallest mass of a fissionable material that will sustain a nuclear chain reaction at a constant level.” And in the context of Lady Gaga’s fashion, this definition fits like a Dolce & Gabbana metal corset. It’s no secret that Lady Gaga is a force to be reckoned with, but we must admit that there is more to her story than what meets the eye, which is saying a lot considering her eclectic and eccentric form of outward expression.

With 120 color photographs and an in-depth commentary of Gaga’s artistic endeavors, Lady Gaga: Critical Mass Fashion (written by Rolling Stone columnist Lizzy Goodman) is a style guide that centers around the clothing and inspiration, tracing the pop star’s rise to fame one outfit at a time. Goodman gives Gaga fans a tour of the vision that set off the chain reaction that’s been heard, seen, and felt around the world.