Peter Conrad — Mapplethorpe Portraits

London , National Portrait Gallery Publications, 1988. First edition. Paperback. A star studded and powerful collection of portraits by photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. A first edition copy. Robert Mapplethorpe created portraits of iconic figures in the art and music world whilst also capturing powerful and moving self-portraits.This volume is a stunning collection of portraits by the photographer with an essay by Peter Conrad. Some of the portraits are of Willem de Kooning, Patti Smith, David Hockney and Andy Warhol. His portraits are challenging, confrontational yet personal and insightful, giving the viewer access to the subject. With ninety one plates. Collated, complete. In the original paper back binding. Externally, excellent with a small crease to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: Robert Mapplethorpe. Fine .