(Explicit) Original Male Erotica Collaged Artists' Books
Portland, OR / New York: Dale F. / Conde Nast, ca. 2017, 2018.
Three volumes of an original artists' book of male erotica and pornography collaged directly into issues of W Magazine (February 2017, October 2017 and May/June 2018 issues). Every page has been collaged with an average of 4 or 5 images per page, some even with 10 or more images (easily over 1,000 total per issue), the endeavor represents a huge amount of time and care in creating the work. The pages are heavily collaged, with pornographic images occasionally allowing the original fashion images show through, such as a penis coming out of a haute couture bottle of perfume. There are also peek-a-boo moments where an image has been tipped-in on one edge so that the image can be partially lifted away to reveal another sexy scene below. Occasional original drawings or writings appear among the collage, often humorous, irreverent, or sometimes uplifting. A gay-themed Christmas card sent to the collager also appears. While the images often are explicit, the tone of the book is overall positive and affirming, occasionally sprinkled with upbeat sayings such as "you deserve to feel good" and "keep aspiring". Non-erotic images are also collaged in, such as two males hands with wedding rings. Occasional themes appear in groupings or sections, such as Latin or Black models, fetish, or maybe sailors. Some anti-Trump images appear. Most images used are cut from male erotic/pornographic magazines, although a few appear to be printed from the internet using a color or inkjet printer. The October 2017 issue, "The New Royals, Freedom of Choice, Special Hers & His Issue," was a dos-a-dos with the "Hers" and "His" sections flipped half way through. The collage follows this format as well. Overall, an astounding and impressive artists' book, made with love. Near Fine with light reading creases and wear.
Price: $3,500