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Skeleton Key Press 2026
- Hardback, 1st edition, 136p
- New
As We Speak, the third book by Maura Sullivan, is an intimate conversation between her and her subjects. Characterized by their analog grain, the images create an atmospheric narrative that transports viewers to a world where stories unfold with each page turn.
These photographs were born in small apartments, on rooftops, in the streets during travels, and in hidden escapes where Sullivan and her subjects sought to connect. Begging and borrowing light and time, the photographer and the subject made these images that offer a window into dreams, the past, and the unspoken. In these stolen moments lives a freedom and soulfulness that resonates within us all.
How do we speak if we have no adequate language? These frames invite us to step into places, to gaze into faces, and to become part of a conversation beyond words. By some alchemy, these images hold our unexpressed emotions. We gaze upon that which eludes thoughts and language, revealing hidden layers of human connection and the voices of those we’ve lost.
As We Speak can be seen as a kindred companion to Sullivan’s out-of-print first book, Things We Remember (Skeleton Key Press, 2021). This new, mysterious, and elegant collection of visual storytelling invites readers to explore the intricacies of what is known and what is yet to be discovered. It is for anyone seeking to connect with the nuances of human experience, where each image speaks volumes beyond the limits of language.
