Dear Love

by Sarah Bahbah

Genres: Coffee Table Books, Art

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Edgirly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading "Dear Love" felt like taking a journey through the most intimate and vulnerable parts of the human experience. Sarah Bahbah's art creates a tapestry of emotions that is both raw and beautiful.

What struck me most about this book is the way it speaks to the universal human experience of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Through her art and writing, Srah offers a glimpse into the depths of the human soul, inviting readers to connect with their own emotions and experiences.

The visuals in the book are simply stunning, with each photograph perfectly capturing the essence of the emotions being expressed. The captions are poignant and powerful, offering a glimpse into the artist's own inner world and leaving me with a deeper sense of empathy and understanding.

Overall, "Dear Love" is a masterpiece that speaks to the power of art to connect us to our own humanity and to each other. It's a must-read for anyone who has ever loved, lost, and found themselves again.

[Ophelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dear Love is a deeply personal journey Bahbah has entrusted her readers to travel through with her. Detailing her discovery, self reflection, and recovery of self, Sarah divulges her personal trauma with CSA, addiction, self abuse, and obsession of love through her photography. Using her art as therapy, I found myself in so much of Sarah's journey. This book is a therapeutic read and feels like a blurry daydream filled with beautiful colors, sets, and story lines.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have few words to describe Sarah’s work. The definition of legacy in this lifetime. A total portal to the parts of ourselves we’re often incapable of exploring let alone expressing through written and visual dreamscapes that Sarah creates. You will smile, sob, and probably even cringe. All that love is.

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sarah

[meggyam · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful work of art. I bought this as a Christmas present to myself but wanted to read it when I could fully appreciate it for the art it is. Sarah leads us through her journey of life effortlessly allowing her words and photography to take reader along on the journey throughout time with her. While I thought Dear Darkness would be my favorite, surprisingly Dear Light takes the cake. This book encouraged me to continue shooting film through a different lens from this point on. In truth I thought of deleting my film page all together but this gave me the inspiration I needed to tuck the past away and continue on, on a better brighter different page. As a poet myself, I love that she included some of her poetry along with the photographs. I will cherish this book and hope to read it again later in life with a fresh set of eye and a healed heart.

[Razan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lot deeper than one might expect from a coffee table book. The author explores childhood trauma through photography, poetry & prose in a brave personal reflection.🪞

“I've learned that love isn't just the place of fairy tales. Love is also the fertile ground on which we grow into ourselves, reveal our wounds, and, ultimately, love is where we heal ourselves and each other.” - from the foreword.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel lucky to exist during a time that Sarah is making art. Such an inspiring collection. It is a privilege to read about Sarah’s story and vulnerable emotions while looking at some of the most beautiful and powerful images I’ve ever/will ever see in my life ❤️ what an icon

[Imanuel Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be careful to not get your tears on the cover, it's a nice soft fabric and it might stain.

[Marina Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Free Palestine. 🇵🇸

[Gaby Perdomo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had discovered the photography work of Sarah Bahbah through stumbling upon her Instagram years ago then as she expanded her work to music videos,podcasts,and the eventual publication of this book encompassing her entire work I couldn't help to be awestruck by her. At first glance, her work may seem superficial with pretty people doing aesthically pleasing things, yet as you look closer, you see that there's so much more underneath the surface. There's beauty captured with heartbreak,trauma,fear,disillusionment,healing,and freedom bubbling to reach out to the great beyond. Her work creates her own style along with a timeless flair and universal relatability. Despite being so public as a woman of color artist, she does not shy away from using her art and platform to speak up on important political matters, which ultimately is what all art and artists should stand up for. I'm glad I took my time to read through her book because it inspires me to explore my own identity outside my comfort zones.

[Jazzy Day · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing.

[Mia Caven · Rating 5 out of 5]

loml

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

My love gave it to me on our first anniversary.