Book summaryMorrisoe spent six years researching Mapplethorpe's life and has come up with this probing and controversial biography--the subject of strident criticism from Patti Smith, one of Mapplethorpe's former lovers. The photographer, who died of AIDS at age 42 in 1989, is best known for his provocative still life photography. 32 pages of photographs. Media reviews"Deeply sympathetic....Morrisroe admirably balances frankness with sympathy in this memorable book." |
MAPPLETHORPE: A Biographyby Morrisroe, PatriciaFirst Edition, First Printing
Book description: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Random House, 1995. Clean, bright contents save for small remainder mark on top page edges. Securely bound in bright straight boards. Attractive gold jacket with black lettering has slight shelf and edge rub. The biography of one of the most talented and controversial artists of the 20th century.. Signed by Author. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A GIFT QUALITY BOOK.
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