Madonna
Madonna (photography by Steven Meisel)
📚 Genre
Photography / Erotica / Pop Culture
🏢 Publisher
Warner Books / Callaway
📅 Publication Year
1992
🔢 ISBN
978-0446517324 (ISBN-13) / 0446517321 (ISBN-10)
About This Book
A provocative photography book featuring Madonna in various erotic scenarios, exploring themes of voyeurism and BDSM. The cover shown is the original light blue frosted mylar wrapping that protected the spiral-bound aluminum book within.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
134 pages
Edition
First Edition (Hardcover in Mylar / Aluminum metal slipcase)
Series
Standalone publication
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Fair to Good. The mylar wrapping shown is highly susceptible to creasing and yellowing. The image shows significant blurriness and some handling wear.
Estimated Value
$100 - $350 USD (varies significantly based on presence of CD single, condition of metal covers, and original foil packaging)
Rarity
Uncommon. While many were printed, finding copies in pristine condition with the original mylar wrap and CD is relatively difficult.
Historical Significance
One of the most controversial and fastest-selling coffee table books of all time; it coincided with her album 'Erotica' and remains a landmark in 1990s pop culture and sexual expression.
Collector Notes
Collectors prioritize copies where the aluminum covers are not scratched or dented. The presence of the unplayed 'Erotica' CD single drastically increases value. The mylar wrap shown in the image is often missing or shredded; its preservation is a plus for collectors.
Similar Books
The Making of Sex by Madonna, SUMO by Helmut Newton, Vanity Fair's Women by Graydon Carter
Notable Features
Oversized spiral binding with aluminum covers; originally included a CD single 'Erotica' and was sealed in aluminum foil packaging.