Arthur C. Danto was a revered critic, philosopher, and author. Mark Holborn is a writer, editor, and book designer. He collaborated with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on the original volumes of Mapplethorpe s work. Dimitri Levas is an art director who worked closely with Mapplethorpe for years, and with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on numerous publications. Patti Smith is a writer, performer, and visual artist. Andrew Sullivan is an author, editor, and political commentator.
A wide survey of the boundary-pushing artist's work, including his erotica, infamous floral images and portraits of his lifelong companion Patti Smith - who has written a poem for the book. -The Sunday Times STYLE He was a rebel, an artist, a provocateur and a genius whose work transcends time. -Royal Photographic Society (RPS) If you are a fan of classic photography and want the ultimate collection this is a fantastic book... it's a beautiful thing. -Amateur Photographer Arthur C. Danto explores Mapplethorpe's unique vision in [a] brilliantly insightful essay. Hedge Magazine