Tom of Finland XXL

In 1998, TASCHEN published The Art of Pleasure, introducing the world to the masterful art of Touko Laaksonen. In 2009, they followed up with Tom of Finland XXL, a beautiful big collectors edition with over 1,000 images. The new Tom of Finland XXL is still big enough to work your biceps and includes all of the original content, but costs a fraction of the original price.

Format: Hardback
Length: 666 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2021
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

In 1998, TASCHEN unveiled the world to the extraordinary artistry of Touko Laaksonen with The Art of Pleasure. Prior to that, Laaksonen, better known as Tom of Finland, enjoyed an avid cult following within the international gay community but remained largely unknown to a broader audience. In 2009, TASCHEN further explored the realm of Tom with the ultimate comprehensive overview: Tom of Finland XXL, a magnificent large collectors edition featuring over 1,000 images, spanning six decades of the artist's career. The collection was meticulously assembled from collections across the United States and Europe with the invaluable assistance of the Tom of Finland Foundation. It encompassed a vast array of drawings, paintings, and sketches, many of which had never been reproduced before. Additionally, other images had previously been seen out of context, allowing them to be presented in the sequential order intended by Tom for optimal artistic appreciation and erotic impact. The elegant oversized volume showcased the full spectrum of Tom's talent, encompassing delicate portraits, candid expressions of sexual pleasure, and tender expressions of love, as well as haunting tributes to young men affected by AIDS. To complement the visual feast, eight commissioned essays by renowned figures such as Camille Paglia, John Waters, Armistead Maupin, Todd Oldham, and others delved into Tom's social and personal impact. Furthermore, an insightful scholarly analysis of individual drawings by art historian Edward Lucie-Smith provided deeper insights into the artist's creative process. While Tom of Finland XXL was a remarkable achievement, one notable aspect was its relatively high price tag. However, the wait is over, as the new Tom of Finland XXL is now available, still boasting its substantial size and encompassing all the original content. What's even more remarkable is that it comes at a fraction of the original price, making it more accessible to a wider audience. So, whether you're a seasoned admirer of Tom's work or a newcomer seeking to explore his extraordinary legacy, this new edition is a must-have for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Weight: 3730g
Dimension: 351 x 261 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836527248