Physique

Physique

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ISBN-10: 1915743877 · ISBN-13: 978‑1915743879

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Physique showcases over 250 rare physique photography prints from the private collection of critic Vince Aletti. Spanning the 1930s to the early 1960s, these images chronicle a coded world of homoerotic photography once sold through underground mail-order catalogues. Aletti’s accompanying essay traces the historical and political significance of these works, establishing their vital role in the canon of American queer history and visual culture.

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