Mapplethorpe Pistils Hardcover 1996 1st Edition Very Good Condition in Slipcase

by Mapplethorpe Pistils

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First edition

Robert Mapplethorpe's reputation rests largely on a body of black and white sexual imagery, yet he was one of the most elegant still-life photographers. His flower studies, to which he sometimes referred to as his 'New York flowers' are slightly poisonous and very sexual. This will be the most decorative of all the Mapplethorpe books.Robert Michael Mapplethorpe was an American photographer, best known for his black and white photographs. His work featured an array of subjects, including celebrity portraits, male and female nudes, self-portraits, and still-life images.Slipcase has slight tear to top corner (picture 21)Slipcase has tape coming away in corner (picture 22)The book is clean and in very good condition. Please see attached photos, which forms part of the description.Large and heavy book

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape London
• Year: 1996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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