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Sexual Portraits: Photographs of Radical Sexuality

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In "Sexual Portraits, Photographs of Radical Sexuality,"
Michael Rosen gives the reader a glimpse into the culture of radical
sex. The portraits show a remarkable, pansexual diversity, with
subjects drawn from the straight, gay, bisexual and transgender
communities. These images could potentially repel the uninitiated
observer. However, Rosen doesn't just provide a window into another
world. He allows his subjects to speak. The book contains interviews
that take the rough edge off of these photos. Paradoxically, even
though the photos may be dramatic or shocking, the subjects seem
perfectly comfortable, smiling for the camera, at peace with
themselves and their partners ... Rosen's purpose is not to shock, but
to celebrate sexuality in all its forms and to provide a
carefully-guided tour into another culture. His stated purpose has
been achieved: "a continuing commitment to a sex-positive
view."

For his second self-published effort, Rosen photographed a series of more traditional portraits, shot in a studio setting, but kept the subject matter the SM players from his first book. Again we have a series of men and women, posed sololy and in pairs of every conceivable combination, presenting their sexual selves. These people own their sexual identities and are openly expressing them for the camera. A great collection of portraits, with a unique kinky twist.

This book is not pornography. It is art. The art of being whoever it is that you are. You will find nothing less, nothing more

the title of this book is deceiving, the only thing I got out of it was a bunch of portrait and body shots with piercings and tatoos