Derek Peck, this week's AnOther Lover, is a well-travelled photographer, writer, founder and artistic director of PLANET magazine. He is also a regular columnist for AnOther. Originally from California, having lived in Mexico, Guatemala and Paris, Derek is currently based in New York. The item Derek loved was a pair of Michael Jackson’s dancing shoes photographed by Henry Leutwyler for his beautiful book Neverland Lost: A Portrait of Michael Jackson, which documents objects from the late superstar’s home.
Why did you choose the shoes?
They're a beautiful testament to the idea that spirit can exist in matter — Michael is in those shoes.
What's the last thing you bought?
A book. Elia Kazan's notebooks on directing. Brilliant.
What's your most treasured possession?
Either my turn-of-the century (as in 1900) pewter Japanese opium box with erotic engravings, or my sandalwood Buddhist mala beads, which have been around my neck everyday since 1995.
What's your favourite online shop?
Amazon.com
