Publisher/St. Martins Press

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"Black Book (Softcover)", a collection of works by American photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. It was introduced in the movie "Mapplethorpe and Collector", which was released in Japan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Mapplethorpe's death, but the turning point for Mapplethorpe was the encounter with art collector Sam Wagstaff. An early talented Wagstaff, he was enthusiastic about financial support and marketing to pave the way for his major debut, and later became a private partner. The only "woman" that Mapplethorpe, who became gay, is said to have loved in her lifetime, Patti Smith, who lived with her when she was young. Patty also became a muse, and communication through the camera continued throughout her life. Wagstaff and Patti Smith. Two people who are indispensable in talking about the life of Mapplethorpe. Here is a book where you can enjoy the works of Mapplethorpe that these two people fell in love with. A collection of black e-mail nudes taken around 80 years, which is a collection of violent and delicate Mapplethorpe-like aesthetics. Published in 1986 when HIV was discovered. Hardcover version.