Publisher/Loose Joints

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"Heaven Is a Prison" is a collection of works by American photographer Mark McKnight (1984-). Based in Los Angeles, McKnight has garnered attention for his monochrome works, characterized by intense light and shadow and rugged textures, exploring themes such as gay community, bodily expression, and the relationship between landscape and identity. His photographs are characterized by the tense coexistence of opposing elements—body and nature, eroticism and the sublime—in compositions that create tension. This book depicts the intertwining of intimate male bodies in the desolate landscapes of the American Southwest, presenting a unique visual language that unites desire, vulnerability, and the sublime. The intensely lighted prints and serene, rigorous layout blur the boundaries between subject and landscape, transporting the viewer into a realm of profound sensory expression. Critically acclaimed and awarded the 2020 Lucie Photo Book Prize, this is an important work of contemporary photography.