{"title":"F. Valentine Hooven","description":"\u003cp\u003eF. Valentine Hooven explores the vibrant intersection of art and identity, delving into the lives and works of influential cultural figures. With a focus on groundbreaking artists, these books offer insightful perspectives on creativity and expression within social contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect carefully crafted narratives that celebrate boldness and innovation in the arts, particularly highlighting themes of courage and transformation. The works invite reflection on how artistic legacies shape and inspire contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tom-of-finland-the-official-life-and-work-of-a-gay-hero-by-f-valentine-hooven-9782374951331","title":"Tom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuoko Laaksonen, also known as Tom of Finland (1920-1991), was an iconic and provocative artist who rose to cult status in the international gay community and beyond for his work celebrating gay archetypes and masculinity during a time when being gay was taboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in partnership with the Tom of Finland Estate, \u003cem\u003eTom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully detailed visual biography full of never or rarely seen documents from his archive. The text was completed just a few months before the death of the artist and was fully approved by him, making this book the only 100% approved biography of this gay legend responsible for creating the muscled, mustachioed gay archetype of the 1960s and '70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extensive biography, and suggestive photos and illustrations, \u003cem\u003eTom of Finland: The Official Life and Work of a Gay Hero\u003c\/em\u003e brings to life the icon whose erotic illustrations of men influenced many artists, including Robert Mapplethorpe and Bruce Weber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600834347244,"sku":"9782374951331","price":80.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/62f1a4ed9b71fed6687b0333fecb779c.jpg?v=1778019473"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/f-valentine-hooven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}