num_pages: 139
description: This defintive, full-color reflection of Mapplethorpe's geometric formality and underlying religiosity provides an insight into the art and career of the artist that previous black-and-white volumes cannot. An accompanying essay by Esmund White puts Mapplethorpe into historical, social, sexual, and artistic context. 100 color and duotone plates. 3 gatefolds. Slipcased.
language: English
title: Altars
titlecomplete: Altars
genres: Art, Gay, Photography
ratings_count: 32
publisher: Random House