Wagstaff
Philip Gefter
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Wagstaff
Published
2014
Publisher
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Pages
480
ISBN-13
9781631490156
Description
A legendary curator, collector, and patron of the arts, Sam Wagstaff was a "figure who stood at the intersection of gay life and the art world and brought glamour and daring to both" (Andrew Solomon). Now, in Philip Gefter's groundbreaking biography, he emerges as a cultural visionary. Gefter documents the influence of the man who―although known today primarily as the mentor and lover of Robert Mapplethorpe―"almost invented the idea of photography as art" (Edmund White). Wagstaff: Before and After Mapplethorpe braids together Wagstaff's personal transformation from closeted society bachelor to a rebellious curator with a broader portrait of the tumultuous social, cultural, and sexual upheavals of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s, creating a definitive portrait of a man and his era. 32 pages of photographs
Subjects
The owl that fell from the sky
Directory of artist associations and exhibition spaces, art commissions, museum curators & art critics
The Da Vinci Code
Sharp Edges
No Rest for the Dead
Peter Selz
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Wagstaff?
This edition of Wagstaff has approximately 480 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Wagstaff?
For most readers, Wagstaff typically takes between 10h 0m and 6h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 120,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 120,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Wagstaff?
The estimated word count for Wagstaff is approximately 120,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Wagstaff?
Wagstaff was written by Philip Gefter.
When was Wagstaff published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.