1 / 7Tom of Finland: Made in Germany — Illustrated Art Book
Tom of Finland: Made in Germany is an illustrated book about the artist’s formative connections with Hamburg. It focuses on his early-1970s friendships, exhibition and commissioned work, with around 150 illustrations and texts, plus a facsimile of his 1955 German travel diary.
At a glance
- Centres on Tom of Finland’s ties to Hamburg and the early-1970s period that helped launch his career.
- The description states that the book includes around 150 illustrations and researched texts.
- Includes a facsimile of the artist’s German travel diary from 1955.
- Texts and conversations are credited to Juerg Judin, Pay Matthis Karstens, Kati Mustola, Alice Delage, Durk Dehner and Michael P. Hartleben.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The Hamburg focus offers a specific historical angle rather than a general survey of the artist’s work.
- Combines visual material with contextual essays, conversations and a reproduced travel diary.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Skira Editore |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Nov. 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 8857244253 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-8857244259 |
| Weight listed | 1.47 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.3 x 25.3 x 2.2 cm |
Who is it for?
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Frequently asked questions
What period of Tom of Finland’s life does the book cover?
It focuses on his connections with Hamburg in the early 1970s, including his first exhibition and commissioned work there.
What visual material is included?
The description says the book contains around 150 illustrations and a facsimile of Tom of Finland’s German travel diary from 1955.
What language is the book in?
The listing specifies English.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 176 pages.
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