Please write me a review on Amazon.com. Here are some things people are saying:
Beautiful, collaborative art – by RJ Johnson “The Mayor of There”
“A beautiful art book that tells a useful parable about all relationships –not just those between vampires and spiders– “Relations That Suck” is a book that is wonderful for your coffee table or your lover’s nightstand.”
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These Images Don’t Adertise; They are Telling a Story… – by Romeo S. Ponsaran
“In Marilyn Yu’s mythology of post-modern love, she explores its essential character: the tension between ego and spirit, the challenge of loving across difference, and the dislocating influence of “objective” cultural mediators (media, technology, etc.) on identity and consciousness.
Using the fashion photography aesthetic, Yu uses a familiar and contemporary visual medium to ask a timeless question: “What is Love’s place in the world?” Through her archetypal yet original characters we follow their journey of love, explore love on the margins of society, and contemplate the possibilities of love in the 21st century. The fundamental tension of the human condition is retold-the age-old struggle between the ego and spirit is reborn.
Balancing style and substance, she provokes, satisfies and enchants she reader. In this unique and original tale, she narrates visual delicacies to invoke penetrating questions. With its many layers, she offers a classic mythology with a modern twist engaging to young and old.”
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relations DO suck! – by Francis E. Flores “Frankus”
“Relations That Suck is a fantastic and emotive love story that explores the intricacies of companionship. The artistry and detail within the photography and fashion make this a wonderful conversation book for people of all ages and lifestyles.”
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She sucks you in… – by Richard Deandrea
“The subject matter is not as important as the visual escapade. A story that tunes to the longings we all have, it is worth the look see for she really sucks you in…”
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Not your usual vampire story – by Elena
“What impressed me most about this book is how well the photographic content meshed with the story. The lighting and locations were well thought out and magically transported me into the story. Not your usual coffee table material but certainly more intriguing.”
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A wonderful book…. – by Y. L. Ha
“Part picture book of beautiful images, part modern fairy tale, and part meditation on the fragility of relationships. Relationships That Suck weaves a complex and delicate tale that deepens with each reading.”
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What a tangled web she weaves… – by Reflector Girl
“Beautiful book! Beautiful photography! Beautiful artwork! I love the pairing of spiders and vampires, and the idea of a vampire spinning a web of seduction. An intriguing story about relationships and personal identity. A tale everyone can relate to.”
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Theatrical. mysterious. dark. goth. fantasy. – J. Chang
“I was excited to enter this book, knowing full well that artiste Marilyn Yu never stops short of producing works of art that are shocking – yet understated in their calm presentation. It is obvious that this artist’s approach is to combine her magic, creative talent with an intelligent, structured approach.
While the story and costumes and models may be out of this world and absolutely extraordinary, at the same time they premise lies on a stalwart foundation of plausibility… even though the story concludes with a shocking ending, at the same time it left me thinking “… yes i can actually see that happening.” It is the author’s ability to weave (no pun intended as she is also a clothing designer) magic with reality, that allows one’s imagination to cross over into real world.
This is a beautiful coffee table book. And a mind-boggling short-story inside, replete with gorgeous designs and presentation.”
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Design for delight! – by KingoLego
“Marilyn jumps the chasm between fashion, photography and fantasy. I don’t know much about fashion, but I do know what I like! Looking forward to the retail stores, action figures and movie…. “
