November 28, 2011

Gaga Between The Covers

Do I even have to point out the obvious?
Almost 20 years after the publishing of Madonna’s controversial Sex book, Lady Gaga’s new picture book is barely causing a ripple of controversy.

The distinct lack of fanfare surrounding Gaga’s new project, Lady Gaga X Terry Richardson, is far from the shock and awe that erupted when Madonna came out with Sex, photographed by a variety of artists including Steven Meisel. Yet the newer book, simply labelled “Gaga” on the cover, is filled with outrageous — even disturbing — photographs of the outrageous singer/ performance artist.

Comparisons between the two artists are inevitable. Gaga, 25, is persistently accused of being derivative of the pop icon. She even appears to look like Madonna on the cover of her new book.

Read the rest at Toronto.com


Oh, psssst......sneak peek to the rest of the article:

6. Sales:
Sex: Though some book stores refused to carry it, Sex sold 1.5 million copies in the first three days of sales making it the most successful coffee table book EVER.

Gaga: Indigo has already discounted the three-day old book 34 per cent. It retails online for $36.30. Amazon has also discounted the book.