Transformations: Crossdressers and Those Who Love Them (Hardcover)

by Mariette Pathy Allen (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
(The book) raises provocative questions questions about the relationship between gender, culture, sexuality, gender preference, gender stereotypes, and clothing. -- A.D. Coleman, Columnist, The New York Observer

Mariette Pathy Allen's work combines pure photography (and) empathy for the subject matter... -- Barbara Millstein, Curator of Photography, The Brroklyn Museum of Art

This book would enlarge the insights of psychiatrists into human sexuality. -- Robert Butler, American Journal of Psychiatry

Product Description
This is a pioneering book of photographs and interviews with crossdressers and their loved ones: wives, children, and other family members. The focus is on presenting crossdressers in daily life, in positive settings and relationships. The photographs sensitive, sometimes beautiful, and the text offers insight into the differences between sexual orientation and gender presentation. "Transformations" is suitable for schools and libraries.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 174 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult; 1st edition (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 052524820X
• ISBN-13: 978-0525248200
• Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #714,580 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars photographs & interviews with crossdressers & families, September 4, 1999

By A Customer

This book is the first to show crossdressers in everyday life, in relationships, with a positive attitude about their lives. It offers a wide variety of personal stories from the point of view of crossdressers, spouses, and children. The photographs are touching, sensitive, warm.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, July 11, 2000

By A Customer

This book is a real slice of life...reading it is like getting to meet a wonderful group of people and hearing their many heartfelt stories. The photographs are sensitive and beautiful. In some places, this book made me cry....