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The Invisibles: Vintage Portraits of Love and Pride. Gay Couples in the Early Twentieth Century Hardcover – May 27, 2014

by Sebastien Lifshitz (Author)

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A charming collection of vintage photos of gay couples privately and often secretly celebrating their relationships. This volume is a unique collection of photographs of gay couples from 1900 to 1960. While this is a time many now regard as the deeply closeted "dark ages," these photos show gay couples who were clearly out (at least for a moment)-some camping it up for the cameras while others in loving or clearly domestic poses. These photographs were discovered and collected by the author at flea markets and garage sales, the names of the subjects and their photographers lost to time. He was intrigued by the fact that the pictures show couples posed hand in hand, revealing happiness, serenity, and a surprising air of freedom so unlike the image of gays suffering in secret or fighting for their rights. This unique collection inspired Sebastien Lifshitz to restore to these nameless couples their voices in his documentary movie The Invisibles for which he was awarded the Cesar Award for Best Documentary in 2013.

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"The Invisibles: Vintage Portraits of Love and Pride is a compelling new photo book that seeks to provide a different perspective about gay culture during what is historically considered a harshly closeted era: the early to mid-20th century." -Huffington Post

“...a beautiful depiction…” –FeatureShoot

“The Invisibles makes visible a vital part of LGBT history often left untold. It adds the missing pieces to complete the puzzle that defines the community we celebrate…it also helps discover and understand an important chapter of the LGBT story, one definitely worth learning about….” –OUT New Jersey

“The Invisibles is a surprising collection of images of gay couples, cross-dressers, and sexually ambiguous individuals photographed from 1900-1960.” –Metrosource

“[The idea] love and sexuality are eternal is captured simply in this time capsule…the photos prove that couples found cherished moments even in what was considered a dark age.” –Indulge Magazine

“While we now take our visibility for granted, this book time travels to other eras less forgiving…Lifshitz was captivated by these images and even though the identities of the subjects have been lost to the mists of time, these frank individuals were our queer and fearless forebears and have a message for us today: we’re queer, we’re here, and always have been.” –Curve Magazine

“French filmmaker Sebastien Lifshitz has collected stunning archival photographs …” -BuzzFeed

About the Author

Sébastien Lifshitz is a contemporary artist and cinematographer. He received the Jean Vigo Prize in 1996 for Les corps ouverts and the Cesar Award in 2013 for The Invisibles.

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Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Rizzoli (May 27, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0847843068
ISBN-13: 978-0847843060
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 8.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 30 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #112 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Business & Careers
- #518 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Photojournalism & Essays > Photo Essays
- #613 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Portraits

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Amazing Collection!

July 9, 2014

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What an Amazing collection! It's exactly as described: a portfolio of portraits. So if you're looking for text, this isn't the book for you. It's awesome to see vintage images of loving couples, friends having fun in the face of the secrecy they were forced to endure. A must have for your coffee table.

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100% photographs

July 3, 2014

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This book is 100% photographs aside from a very brief introduction. The photographs are lovely and interesting, but I was hoping for something more like Dear Friends: American Photographs of Men Together -- something that included commentary and information about the era or whatever could be gleaned about the pictures (captions, etc). I have a hard time looking at pages of photos with no breaks or grouping or context, they all start to blur together.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the book, I guess I just wanted something else.

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A perfect wedding or anniversary gift

December 28, 2014

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A touching and heartwarming collection of vintage photos, some of them sly and whimsical. They tell the story; no words needed.

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A beautiful addition to any book lovers collection

April 7, 2017

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This book touched my heart and made me cry...which a book hasn't done to me years. A beautiful addition to any book lovers collection.

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March 3, 2018

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beautiful collection of photography

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August 14, 2017

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one of my favorite books !

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A lovely book for everybody looking for lost queer worlds

May 10, 2015

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This book is really a small wonder. It shows a world we thought never existed, and the pictures are so full of life.
I was a bit surprised there was no more text - but it goes well with the topic, leaving place for imagination and fascination.
I found a similar project on an Israeli website: http://rutiestern.wix.com/asfanit#!about1/c149l

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love the old pics

October 7, 2014

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very interesting. love the old pics, came in perfect condition, very happy

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