Pajala, Toivo.MareMagnum
Tom of Finland, Micha RamakersBiblio.com
Tom of Finland: The Art of Pleasure
1998rif. 97290TASCHEN 1998. Hardcover in Dustjacket. FINE!. GAY EROTIC ART -His art is about high-octane masculinity with every straining muscle of these muscular bodies lovingly detailed under clothing about to rip apart at the seams. And that includes the crucial zone below the belt both fore and aft. There was nothing ambiguous about Tom of Finland's interest in his objects of desire: """"lf I don't have an erection when I'm doing a drawing I know it's no good"""" he himself said. The eroticism is naked even aggressive. The poses inevitably consigned his work to the pornography shelves and the walls of leather bars in the gay scene. So far there has been no account of the artistic virtuosity of his work.The present volume traces the life and career of this important artist. Born in southern Finland Tom played the piano at local coffee shops to supplement his income as a graphic artist until his watercolours of male sexuality began to appear as covers on major American gay publications. His impact as an artist has since stretched far beyond the gay scene.SCARCE First Edition pp. 349 #230826 Note: Over standard size and weight. Postage includes insurance. Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD Fremantle WA and Newtown NSW. All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse 23 Queen Victoria Street Fremantle WA. Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost. Hardcover in Dustjacket FINE! TASCHEN hardcover
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