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The idea of gender is no long as fixed as it once was: Tootsie, La Cage aux Folles, and Milton Berle saw to that. But none of this has prepared us for Loren Cameron's amazing portraits of transsexuals. Beautifully reproduced and complemented with notes and short essays, these portraits of women who are now men may startle, but they will also make you marvel at the genuine complexities of life, sex, and desire. Body Alchemy might have been a curiosity, like Diane Arbus's photographs of those outside the physical and cultural mainstream, but Cameron's art is so empathetic, so precise, that we are left in awe and with a new understanding of the realities of being human.

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This collection of transsexual photos and interviews is not recommended for general library purchase, but any collection specializing in sexual/gender issues and any personal collector will find this a unique, intriguing survey of the transsexual experience. Anticipate graphic yet artistic black and white photos.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   7 of 7 people found the following review helpful: Empowering, November 12, 2002 By  girlboy (suburban town, NY) - See all my reviews This book was one of the greatest gifts I have ever gotten myself. When I finished reading and looking at the beautiful photographs, I hugged the book to my chest. This book not only told me thru writings but also showed me that I wasn't alone. This book meant the world to me as a bigendered female. I had only read about others transgender people, but had never seen anyone besides myself. Thank you Mr.Cameron. :) I recomend this book to anyone dealing with transgender issues- whether they be trans themself, a realtive or friend of a trans person, or just plain curious.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Just Great, August 2, 2005 By  J. Ito "g.a.d" (Japan) - See all my reviews    What can I say that hasn't already been said before? The photography is beautiful, the subject is very well presented and the amount of courage to open up like this is unbelievable. I would recomend this book to anyone interested in photography and/or transgender issues.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: Green with envy, March 1, 2002 By  mosquito (seedy lez bar/internet cafe) - See all my reviews I'm a minority. I am very much outside this book's intended audience, to say the least. I am a straight bio-male. And I can say without any homosexual tension, that Mr. Cameron you are built like a god. The photos border on Arbus-esque but offer a more compassionate less spectacle treatment of the subjects. I guess that's a point well demontsrated when the phographer spends as much time in front of the camera as well as behind. You are more inclined to look at these unusual subjects with reverence not repulsion. The book overall is beautifully put toether. Sparse and poignantly so. Now the "green with envy" part. Even if Cameron is 5'3", for me to stand next to him would be totally emasculating. There aren't a lot of "real" men out there who are willing to go out to the gym to look that ripped. I feel so flabby.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Share your thoughts with other customers:  › See all 16 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews This is a gorgeous book. This book comes in a couple sections. First Loren writes about his personal history and shows photographs he has taken of himself. Read more Published 15 months ago by Jack Andrew Amazing Simply stunning collection of photographs and stories of men from every backround, and men who are willing to share this personal (yet public) journey. Published on February 25, 2006 by Kayden Healy Green with envy ...I am very much outside this book's intended audience, to say the least... The photos border on Arbus-esque but offer a more compassionate less spectacle treatment of the... Read more Published on March 1, 2002 by mosquito One of a kind This is a great, detailed look into the world of female to male transexuals, and the only book of its kind I have found. Published on December 14, 2001 by williams1038 Beautiful and Inspiring Cameron has done something special for all FTMs. He has given us the hope and the realization that we can do it. Read more Published on October 24, 2000 Dreams can Come True I purchased this book as a gift for a f2M friend of mine who drew a LOT of hope from it. Loren's camera and words have a strong impact. Read more Published on December 21, 1999 by Sarah Knight Must-Have for Young FTMs Young isolated FTM guys... BUY THIS BOOK. The before and after portraits of the guys will comfort and inspire you like nothing else will. Transitioning can be done... Read more Published on September 24, 1999 Very pointed answers to many asked questions. Loren Cameron has very candidly open the doors of intimacy, thoughts, feelings, of social implication and internal conflict of transgendered individuals. Read more Published on August 13, 1999 by [email protected] Much needed realism As a student of sociology and gender studies, I have become aware of the limited resources for a person wanting to learn more about transgenderism and transexualism. Read more Published on July 9, 1999 Excellent pictoral of Female-To-Male Transsexuals This book is an excellent source for anyone with any connection to transsexualism. The author/photographer captures the feelings of hopelessness, fear, elation, joy, hope,... Read more Published on May 28, 1999 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 16 customer reviews...

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