I have chosen to inaugurate this series with a few considerations on "The Death of the Author" because of its truly iconic nature: it symbolises the rise of what would come to be known as "theory".

Peggy Mitchell is a truly iconic character, and along with Steve McFadden and Ross Kemp, Barbara has made the Mitchells the premier family of British soap.

Rock Photographer, Edward Colver's truly iconic photographic account is most notable.

"A truly iconic rock n' roll band, they are proud ambassadors of their home state... They were clearly the people's choice, and I intend to honor that vote."

The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones that have come to symbolise a destination or even a period in time?

It was a truly iconic moment.

Here at Perfect Curve we strongly felt that using the London Eye as an archery target would provide the games with a truly iconic image - a 'poster boy' (or girl) for 2012.

He came to prominence as guitarist and songwriter for indie darlings, Harem Scarem and Crown of Thorns, later joining one of Australia's truly iconic bands Hunters & Collectors in 1989.

Along with the infuriating permits (not required for Assam, Meghalaya or Tripura), and the lack of any truly iconic 'must-see' attraction, it's the somewhat exaggerated safety worries that deter most travellers from visiting the northeast.

The world is full of incredible buildings, but what about those that have become truly iconic, the instantly recognisable ones...