Photographic strategy centered on the exploration of aesthetic form and beauty defines Blumenfeld a Fetish for Beauty. The images emphasize meticulous composition, polished surfaces, and an elegant visual style that reveals a deep engagement with glamour and refinement.

The photobook covers a comprehensive selection of works, showcasing the stylistic development across a significant period. Visual themes include portraiture and fashion photography noted for their precise lighting and sophisticated spatial arrangements.

Published in 1996 by Thames & Hudson, the 256-page volume provides an extensive study within the realm of mid-20th-century photographic aesthetics.