Body Alchemy: Transsexual PortraitsA photographic study of female-to-male (FTMs) transsexuals. Photographed by a transsexual, it brings an insider's eye to the subject matter. Using documentary style before-and-after photographs of FTM's in Cameron's transsexual community, accompanied by self-portraits and autobiographical text, the work invites the reader to experience this transformational rite of passage for themselves. It includes photographs of genital reconstructions, with text by three FTMs who discuss how they feel about their surgery. |
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User Review - noir_girl - LibraryThingThis book is a collection of striking and beautiful portraits and interviews with various trans people. I really cannot recommend this enough for anyone who has any interest in issues about gender ... Read full review
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Fascinating and honest look at the FTM community. Photos are gritty and beautiful. Read full review
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| Title | Body Alchemy: Transsexual Portraits |
| Photographs by | Loren Cameron |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Cleis Press, 1996 |
| ISBN | 1573440620, 9781573440622 |
| Length | 110 pages |
| Subjects | › Photography / Photoessays & Documentaries Social Science / Gay Studies Social Science / Gender Studies |
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