Stolen Glances: Lesbians Take Photographs

by Tessa Boffin

Description

This anthology brings together much of the photographic work and debates surrounding the representation of lesbian sexuality. The photographic work ranges from portraiture, archival material and family album pictures to gallery work from major exhibitions. The editors of this book are exprerienced photographers who have attracted both British and American contributors. Organized themetically, the anthology accompanies an international exhibitin of the same name.

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Auntie-Nanuuq 1,664 reviews

Let's just say, I'm really not into the politics of Gay Lesbian life and I was looking for more of an "art" book.

Most of the photography didn't impress me, but I did understand the politics behind it.

All B&W images....

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