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American grotesque : the life and art of William Mortensen / edited by Larry Lytle and Michael Moynihan ; introduction by Michael Moynihan ; essays by Larry Lytle, William Mortensen and A. D. Coleman

This retrospective examines the occult and erotic imagery of a mid-20th-century Hollywood photographer known for innovative special effects. The collection features over 100 duotone and colour photographs alongside essays analysing the artist's work and legacy.
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