Robert Mapplethorpe: The Photographs

I love Mapplethorpe

I first became familiar with the work of Mapplethorpe through his florals -- something about them always spoke to me. They were artistic, dynamic and beautiful... and somehow sexy?It was later that I was introduced to his breathtaking nudes, moving portraits and erotic photographs of the gay S&M community, and as I looked more, it all seemed to make sense. To me anyway!This book features/discusses all the various phases of his work and evolution. There are hundreds of color and black-and-white images included, as well as insightful essays.This book is a truly fantastic look at the life and work of Robert Mapplethorpe.

I have just started reading this and it is great so far. The pictures are stunningly simple and beautiful, and Mapplethorpe's life story is fascinating. I wish he were still with us.

Extraordinary book!

.....still "reviewing" the book as I've recently purchased several on Mapplethorpe including the movie CD of his life with Sam Wagstaff. I did view the movie which I also recommend having. It just helps explain the man....actually both men to some degree. Mapplethorpe was a complicated man....or so it seems through the eyes of books about him and of course his photography. If you're a collector of all things Mapplethorpe this is one for the collection.

Very high-quality production.

I expected more pictures. but good.

Great overview of his entire artistic output. Partnered with some great essays on his key eras.

Great catalogue of mappethorpe's work. the images are beautifully produced. by the way, this is by no means a an overview of his complete works. it's the catalogue of the exhibition. nevertheless, a great collection!

Amazing go ven as a gift

Amazing images covering a wide selection of his work. A comprehensive guide and beautiful book

Peccato, consegnato prima del tempo stimato ma con copertina completamente rovinata. Avevo cercato l'edizione in inglese , prossima volta per articoli così costosi mi rivolgero' ad una libreria. Il libro comunque non ha deluso le aspettative.

Raccolta esauriente di foto emblematiche della carriera di Mappletorpe!