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Iconic working-class figures by Tom of Finland, ranging from cowboy and trucker to construction worker
The Little Book of Tom Blue Collar is a compact art book exploring the iconic imagery of Tom of Finland and his portrayal of the working class. Across 192 pages, the book presents a powerful aesthetic of leather, muscular bodies, and hypermasculine men from the world of work.
Whether cowboy, construction worker, lumberjack, trucker, or mechanic, Tom of Finland's characters embody an idealized form of masculinity, characterized by strength, physicality, and presence. Inspired by real working-class figures from Finland and the USA, he developed a visual language that combines hard work with erotic tension.
The book contains classic illustrations, comics, sketches, and material from his private archive. This is complemented by historical photographs and visual references from film and advertising that have shaped his artistic world.
The Little Book of Tom Blue Collar shows the creation of a visual myth around the male working-class body and broadens the view of Tom of Finland's influence on modern art and pop culture.
product details
• Format: Hardcover
• Dimensions: 14 x 19.5 cm
• Weight: 0.42 kg
• Pages: 192
• Multilingual: German, English, French
• TASCHEN Publishing
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