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Dirty Pictures : Tom of Finland, Masculinity, and Homosexuality
Dirty Pictures Tom of Finland Masculinity and Homosexuality
Author: Micha Ramakers
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 Pi...  more » 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.
ISBN-13: 9780312205263
ISBN-10: 0312205260
Publication Date: 3/16/2000
Pages: 272
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Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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