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Book Synopsis: First published in 1986, Nan Goldin's The Ballad of Sexual Dependency is a visual diary chronicling the struggles for intimacy and understanding among the friends and lovers whom Goldin describes as her tribe. These photographs described a lifestyle that was visceral, charged and seething with a raw appetite for living, and the book soon became the swan song for an era that reached its peak in the early 1980s. Twenty-five years later, Goldin's lush color photography and candid style still demand that the viewer encounter their profound intensity head-on. As she writes: Real memory, which these pictures trigger, is an invocation of the color, smell, sound and physical presence, the density and flavor of life. Through an accurate and detailed record of Goldin's life, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency records a personal odyssey as well as a more universal understanding of the different languages men and women speak. The book's influence on photography and other aesthetic realms has continued to grow, making it a classic of contemporary photography. This anniversary edition features all-new image separations produced using state-of-the-art technologies and specially prepared reproduction files, which offer a lush, immersive experience of this touchstone monograph.
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Experience the raw and intense world of Nan Goldin with her groundbreaking book, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency. First published in 1986, this visual diary captures the struggles for intimacy and understanding among Goldin's tribe of friends and lovers. As you delve into the photographs, you will be transported to a visceral and charged lifestyle that encapsulates the essence of an era that reached its peak in the early 1980s. Immerse yourself in the profound intensity that these images exude.
Goldin's lush color photography and candid style continue to captivate viewers, demanding them to confront the emotions depicted head-on. Through a detailed and accurate record of her life, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency serves as both a personal odyssey and a universal exploration of the different languages spoken by men and women. This book has had a lasting impact on the realm of photography and other aesthetic domains, solidifying its position as a classic in contemporary photography.
Now, on its anniversary, this special edition takes the experience to new heights. With all-new image separations produced using cutting-edge technologies and specially prepared reproduction files, you'll be able to immerse yourself in every minute detail of Goldin's work. Prepare yourself for a lush, immersive experience with this touchstone monograph that will leave you craving for more.
Get a copy of The Ballad of Sexual Dependency now and allow the breathtaking photographs to transport you to a world of intensity, intimacy, and understanding like never before.
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