Dirty Pictures: Tom of Finland, Masculinity, and Homosexuality by Micha Ramakers

$125.00
Micha Ramakers employs a combination of methods from the arts, sciences and culture studies to offer a fascinating insight into his work. Illustrated throughout, this is a lively and highly readable work about the functioning of gay porn., The art of Touko Laaksonen (1920-1991), famous,throughout the world as Tom of Finland, has had an,incredibly defining impact upon the culture at,large, and, of course, gay culture in particular.,Lavishly illustrated with more than 80,black-and-white drawings and photographs, this,study of his work and the functions and,functioning of gay porn is both lively and,enlightening; it also looks closely at Tom of,Finland's impact on gay culture and brings,uncommon insight into the work of this most,uncommon of artists., In this groundbreaking study of the art of Touko Laaksonen (1920-1991), better known as Tom of Finland, Micha Ramakers explores the incredible and defining impact Tom's work has had upon the culture at large. It is work whose erotic and emotional power remains unabated to this day. Lavishly illustrated with drawings and photographs, Dirty Pictures is a lively and entertaining book encompassing the rise of the gay movement, the world of fine art, and the function (and the functioning) of pornography. For the millions of fans of Tom's work throughout the world, as well as readers unfamiliar with his work, this study brings uncommon insight into Tom of Finland's decidedly uncommon work. 8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 270pp. Tan cloth over boards black titles on spine. Tips slightly rubbed. Head and toe of spine bumped. Spine title is worn (see photos). Binding is secure. Jacket is VG. No rips or tears. Protected in mylar. Interior is clean and free from marks. Illustrations are bright. VG.
Micha Ramakers employs a combination of methods from the arts, sciences and culture studies to offer a fascinating insight into his work. Illustrated throughout, this is a lively and highly readable work about the functioning of gay porn., The art of Touko Laaksonen (1920-1991), famous,throughout the world as Tom of Finland, has had an,incredibly defining impact upon the culture at,large, and, of course, gay culture in particular.,Lavishly illustrated with more than 80,black-and-white drawings and photographs, this,study of his work and the functions and,functioning of gay porn is both lively and,enlightening; it also looks closely at Tom of,Finland's impact on gay culture and brings,uncommon insight into the work of this most,uncommon of artists., In this groundbreaking study of the art of Touko Laaksonen (1920-1991), better known as Tom of Finland, Micha Ramakers explores the incredible and defining impact Tom's work has had upon the culture at large. It is work whose erotic and emotional power remains unabated to this day. Lavishly illustrated with drawings and photographs, Dirty Pictures is a lively and entertaining book encompassing the rise of the gay movement, the world of fine art, and the function (and the functioning) of pornography. For the millions of fans of Tom's work throughout the world, as well as readers unfamiliar with his work, this study brings uncommon insight into Tom of Finland's decidedly uncommon work. 8vo hardcover with dust jacket. 270pp. Tan cloth over boards black titles on spine. Tips slightly rubbed. Head and toe of spine bumped. Spine title is worn (see photos). Binding is secure. Jacket is VG. No rips or tears. Protected in mylar. Interior is clean and free from marks. Illustrations are bright. VG.