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Bellmer Le Principe De Perversion

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The number of reproductions and the quality of the printing in this book is unsurpassed in any other Bellmer book i have seen. I own seven others, which were nearly impossible to track down, and cost me and arm and a leg.... and if this book were out earlier, this one alone may have completed my Hans Bellmer collection.
for me, what really drew me in to getting this book was the number of paintings that are reproduced- this is rarity, as most books focus either exclusively on his drawings or photography.
the range of work represented in this book is astonishing, and makes it a truly comprehensive retrospective of Bellmers life work. there are examples of his early drawings, portraits, and landscapes- which very early on turn to twisted erotic scenes that develop in intricacy and refinement as the book progresses. many paintings and photgraphs are reproduced- the only thing missing seems to be examples of his etchings (which are collected in the book "Graveur"- definitely up there as one of the best).
the complete text of Bellmer's essay "the Doll" is included, as well as some decent essays by art theorists.

if you are a Bellmer fan, this book is a must have. it is a godsend for people who have been so far unable to find books of his work- and as a person who already owns a bunch, i can tell you that it is a unbeatable purchase even if you already have a smattering of his books. this is the only one i have been turning to lately, it has basically trumped the others. get it while you still can!!!

For real Surrealism, please bypass Dali and all such dreck. Go directly to Yves Tanguy. Go directly to Andre Masson, Max Ernst, and Man Ray. And most especially, go to Hans Bellmer, who explored his own deviant impulses to the limit in breathtaking etchings, drawings, paintings, and sculptures that epitomize Surrealism's ambition and goal: giving unmediated voice to the subconscious without restriction or compunction. Not for the squeamish, not for the kids, but if you want to see the absolute peak of Surrealist art, this book is hard to beat.