"Sex" in an aluminum cover: the photobook that made Madonna the embodiment of sin

Today, August 16, marks the birthday of one of the most legendary and scandalous singers of our time – Madonna. She turns 60 years old, of which the ageless singer spent 35 at the forefront of world pop culture. In honor of this date, we offer you to "look through" the legendary Sex photo book with a depraved pop queen as the main character.

There are such publications that many would like to purchase, but there are no new circulations, and no one will agree to sell existing copies for any price. One of these folios is a photo album book called Sex. 128 pages of Madonna's sexual fantasies in the image of Mrs. Dita. The book, released on October 21, 1992, shortly before the release of the Erotica album, was a resounding commercial success and topped The New York Times bestseller list. Moreover, even some Madonna fans were indignant. The photos revealed the themes of same-sex love and sadomasochism too openly. However, nothing else can be expected from the infamous photographer Steven Meisel.

Caution! The material presented in the collection is intended for people over the age of 18.

In addition to Madonna, supermodel Naomi Campbell, gay porn star Joey Stefano, actor Udo Kir, rappers Big Daddy Kane and Vanilla Ice posed for Maisel. But the central character was, of course, the singer. After the book was published, journalists put an end to her career, calling Madonna a sex maniac and the embodiment of sin.

Donald Trump also spoke about the book at the time, broadcasting on a talk show. He was disappointed by Madonna's naked body: "Not really. I don't think it will surprise you. If Madonna were in this room, she would be the least attractive woman here."