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Casa Susanna

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Fascinating. By trade, I'm a professional clinical psychologist, and I was alerted to Casa Susanna by the NY Times. It's unexpectedly and refeshingly uplifting -- It is NOT at an expose about a seedy subculture of mifit crossdressers. Rather, Casa Susanna was a modest and friendly country getaway for men in the 1950s and 60s who needed a weekend or two crossing the gender line and then return to their professional lives. The photos are understandably snapshot and Polaroid quality, and I would have liked more narrative from the actual guest-participants. Recommended reading for any crossdresser and transgender group.

This is such a Curiosity for the mere fact the photos are genuine and where not intended for public consumption. I Love the unapologetic and beautiful portrayal of it's subject matter this isn't a mockery or some kind of cruel expose but rather a lucky glimpse into a pirvate world frozen in time. This is as honest as Weegee.

The editors of this beautiful book found at a NYC flea market a giant collection of photos of male crossdressers relaxing and being themselves at an upstate vacation home, and wisely decided to publish the best of the photos with as little comment or context as possible; the result is revelatory. In this astonishing collection of faded Polaroids the subjects are sometimes seen posing for the camera (as for their yearly Christmas cards, for example), but are mostly seen chatting, knitting, relaxing, and having fun. The sense of naturalness--of being seen for who they are--pervades the photographs, which should be as fascinating for anyone interested in the aesthetic of the period as much as for its anthropological aspects.

This is a fantastic picture book that will touch your heart. A perfect gift for anyone who are into retro esthetics.

What an amazing portrait of a bygone time. The book is respectful and honors cross-dressers of a less open-minded time.

This is a wonderful book.
Great selection of pictures.
Marie Antoinette don't be jealous of those Dress and Hairs styles just keep your head on your shoulder.