The Black BookFirst German edition (text in German only) in VG condition, there is some rippling to the last few pages and also to the rear of the jacket (water damage) no other markings. jacket in removable protective sleeve, please see pics. About The Black Book A classic, indeed perhaps the best of the Mapplethorpe books. And for many most certainly the most typical Mapplethorpe, now available once again thanks to this re edition. The Black Book, first published