Still Life The Photographs of Maggie St. Thomas

by St. Thomas, Maggie

• ISBN13: 9781667873718
• ISBN10: 1667873717
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-12-12
• Publisher: BookBaby

Summary

Immerse yourself in the extraordinary world of 'Still Life: The Photographs of Maggie St. Thomas'. This captivating collection of photographic work transports viewers to mesmerizing live performances and intimate portraits that pulse with raw emotion and artistic expression.

To add further depth to this artistic journey, 'Still Life' features a foreword written by Exene Cervenka, a legendary figure in the music world whose words set the stage for the following captivating visuals, with thought-provoking quotes from artists in the goth and deathrock scene such as Rikk Agnew, Gitane Demone, and Eva O., providing poignant insights into themes of death and the afterlife that further enrich the narrative interwoven throughout.

The hauntingly beautiful and alluring cover model, Rita Elvira, embodies the mesmerizing world in the book's pages, with layout artistry by Biff Butler that draws readers deeper into the compelling visuals and narrative.

Author Biography

Maggie St.Thomas is a Michigan-born photographer living on the West Coast in Long Beach, CA. Since 1994, her photographic and journalistic works have graced the pages and covers of over 300 print publications including Rolling Stone and High Times Magazines, dozens of album covers, t-shirts, billboards, posters, and more. With a versatile portfolio that includes one-on-one portraiture sittings with such artists as Etta James, Lemmy Kilmister, and Snoop Dogg. After nearly three decades of covering the entertainment and music scene with her camera, Maggie has established her career in Death Care as a licensed Crematory Operator, aiding those who once had a beating heart in their journeys to the afterlife. She is working on publishing a collection of photo books in the years to come.