My Dearest Javanese Concubine by Luca Desienna. First edition first impression in new condition. No markings, this is a new book. Comes with a tipped-in print. Please see pictures. PayPal accepted, any questions please get in touch. About My Dearest Javanese Concubine A Love story of the 21st century. Two social outcasts in far, far Indonesia find a way to love each other regardless of their backgrounds: Tira Yohanes Soepomo, a 48 years old transsexual who identified as female, and Dayang, a throw-away person, unemployed with no family. “The two met while living on the streets of the Muslim city of Jogiakarta in Central Java. They shared a life together in a basic six square meter squat that became the center of their universe. Tira contracted HIV, the deadly virus that hides invisibly in the blood, like her ineffable desires and emotions. Dayang loved Tira regardless of the virus; together they shared lust for life and the courage to be themselves. The couple allowed Luca Desienna into their lives and trusted him to make this respectful and intimate portrait of their relationship. Luca’s photographs honestly penetrate into the moments of their wild, and sometimes raw lovemaking. It’s a passionate portrait of joy and pain, suffering, and ultimately of Tira’s death.” Related Links More books by Luca Desienna here. More books by Blow Up here.
