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Title: Mapplethorpe: A Biography by Patricia Morrisroe ISBN: 0-306-80766-1 Publisher: DaCapo Press Pub. Date: April, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: CAPTIVATING!
Comment: Although Robert Mapplethorpe's artistic creations are undeniably controversial, his life story, as told by Patricia Morrisroe, makes for absolutely fascinating reading. I had more than once come across references to Mapplethorpe's work in the various gay fictions I'd been reading; and being totally unfamiliar with him (except for vague name recognition), I decided to find out more about him. Interestingly enough, both towards the latter half of his life and in the months following his death there were many events related in the book that I could recall having heard about in the news, but didn't make the connection with Mapplethorpe until this book. I think my mouth was agape throughout most of the time spent reading it; even now, recalling the descriptions of some of his photos and the detailed recounting of his lifestyle, I just sit and shake my head in amazement and probably shock. Robert Mapplethorpe, at his mother's request, received the last rites before he died. Being raised Catholic, I know what that should mean; but quite frankly, if there is indeed a heaven and a hell, I'm not sure in which place Robert Mapplethorpe is currently residing. A very informative book, and very, very absorbing reading!
Rating: 5
Summary: a throughly well written book!!!
Comment: this booktotally captured my attention and got me completely engrossed in it . i didn't feel the pages turning at all.i read this book for college and i did in no way find it a chore to do so.i found myself waiting untill i could pick up the book to continue reading. well written.
Rating: 4
Summary: Thoroughly enjoyable read.
Comment: This book is excellent and very readable.I imagine there is not much left to say about Roberts life.The research is thorough but the resulting book is vivid ,full of life and not at all dull.Everybody in the N.Y. art scene seems to make an appearance-Patti Smith is obviously also a big and constant background presence in the tale.Even if you don't rate Roberts work this book will be well worth reading.
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Title: Mapplethorpe: Assault With a Deadly Camera by Jack Fritscher ISBN: 0803893620 Publisher: Palm Drive Publishing Pub. Date: September, 1994 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Pictures: Robert Mapplethorpe by Robert Mapplethorpe, Ingrid Sischy ISBN: 1892041162 Publisher: Arena Editions Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: Playing With the Edge: The Photographic Achievement of Robert Mapplethorpe by Arthur Coleman Danto ISBN: 0520200519 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: October, 1995 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Black Book by Robert Mapplethorpe ISBN: 0312021666 Publisher: Griffin Trade Paperback Pub. Date: 15 July, 1988 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Flowers by Robert Mapplethorpe ISBN: 0821220195 Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 20 May, 1993 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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