Maripol "Mes Polas" Vintage 1990 1st Edition Japanese Collector's Photography Book

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This rare first edition vintage 1990 Maripol hardcover Japanese monograph art book titled " Mes Polas " is an incredibly … more This rare first edition vintage 1990 Maripol hardcover Japanese monograph art book titled " Mes Polas " is an incredibly special and unique unusual book to add to your library collection. The special hardcover art book was published in a very small limited edition in 1990. Published by Art Random Kyoto Shoin International, printed in Japan in 1990.

The book features the original personal polaroid photographic artwork of the multi media artist, photographer, designer, stylist, and extraordinary unique creative force in the 1980's downtown New York City club, fashion, culture and art scene photographed from 1977 - 1990.

Maripol is credited with creating the original iconic visual fashion trend setting style of Madonna as she came onto the scene in the early 1980's. She not only styled Madonna and created her look, she also designed and created all the original accessories worn by Madonna that became iconic trends as well.

Maripol used her polaroid camera to document and chronicle her iconic group of close friends and creative collaborators including Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean Michel Basquiat, Madonna, Grace Jones, Debbie Harry, Kenny Scharf, and Sade among others.

The rare 1st edition hardcover collector's art book features a very personal collected vision of her inside expose and highly creative coverage of this outstanding moment in time of the now world famous iconic creative figures.

The book measures 9 1/4" W X 12 1/4" H x 1/4" D, with 48 pages. It is in brand new condition, and is now being offered here for an excellent price. less