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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen
ISBN-103836514524
ISBN-139783836514521
eBay Product ID (ePID)71203422
Product Key Features
Edition25
Book TitleJames Bidgood
Number of Pages184 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicSubjects & Themes / Erotica, Individual Photographers / General, Subjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, Subjects & Themes / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Photography
AuthorBruce Benderson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight55.2 Oz
Item Length15.8 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal770.92
SynopsisJames Bidgood is seen as the father of the pulp and glamour aesthetic, yet his photographic works are still scarcely known. He came to New York in 1951, intent on becoming a musical star, and earned his first wages as a drag performer in Manhattan's legendary Club 82. His "serious" employment as a window dresser, freelance photographer, and costume designer enabled him to collect the material he needed for his own photo shoots, for which he built complex sets--often in his tiny apartment. In his photographs and films, he pays homage to the youthful male body via elaborate stagings of his romantically shimmering visions of a homoerotic paradise. This monograph presents a complete overview of James Bidgood's influential body of work., Elaborate, fantastic, and camp, James Bidgood's work shimmers with glitter and oozes shades of pink. This artist monograph puts the filmmaker and photographer in the limelight he deserves, sharing his unique vision of dreamy homoeroticism. Down to the last shiny detail, Bidgood designs and constructs the costumes and sets for his intricate..., James Bidgood is seen as the father of the pulp and glamour aesthetic, yet his photographic works are still scarcely known. He came to New York in 1951, intent on becoming a musical star, and earned his first wages as a drag performer in Manhattan's legendary Club 82. His "serious" employment as a window dresser, freelance photographer, and costume designer enabled him to collect the material he needed for his own photo shoots, for which he built complex sets-often in his tiny apartment. In his photographs and films, he pays homage to the youthful male body via elaborate stagings of his romantically shimmering visions of a homoerotic paradise. This monograph presents a complete overview of James Bidgood's influential body of work.
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- Feb 09, 2021
A Masterpiece!
Beautiful hardbound book with a plethora of vivid erotic male photos.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 13, 2020
great book
great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
