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AFTER DARK II

Thu, Feb 27, 2025 08:00PM EST
Lot 31

Estate Queer Book Collection

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Thirteen (13) books. Donald Albrecht and Stephen Vider, "Gay Gotham: Art and Underground Culture" Published by the Museum of the City of New York and Skira Rizzoli, NY. 2016. Hardcover; Robert Trachtenberg "When I Knew" Published by Dey Street Books, 2005. Hardcover; John Waters and Bruce Hainley, "Art—A Sex Book" Published by Thames & Hudson, 2003; "Physique: A Pictorial History of the Athletic Model Guild" by Leyland Winston. Published by Gay Sunshine Press, 1982. Softcover; "Art AIDS America" Jonathan David Katz and Rock Hushka. Published by the University of Washington Press, 2015. Hardcover; "American Hunks" David L. Chapman and Brett Josef Grubisic. Published by Arsenal Pulp Press, 2009. Softcover; "Kurt Kauper: Paintings 2001-2007" Published by Deitch Projects, 2008 Hardcover; "Keith Haring: Manhattan Penis Drawings for Ken Hicks" Published by Nieves, 2016. Softcover; David Leddick "Icons: Male Nudes" Published by Taschen, 2001. Softcover; Bruce Weber "Bear Pond" Published by Bulfinch Press, 1990. Hardcover; Phil Braham "Exposed: A Celebration of the Male Nude from 90 of the World's Greatest Photographers" Published by Thunder's Mouth Press, 2000. Softcover; "Queer:A Graphic History" Meg-John Barker and Julia Scheele. Published by Icon Books. 2016. Softcover; "George Platt Lynes: Photographs 1931-1955. Published by Twelve Trees Press, Los Angeles, 1980. Largest: 14 x 11"

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