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Roller Coaster: Scenes from a Marriage
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Roller Coaster: Scenes from a Marriage

Collector Grade · B+ Rarity · Uncommon
Hardcover English 152 pages 31.12 x 23.5 x 1.91 cm 1.09 kg

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Roller Coaster: Scenes from a Marriage by Aimee McCrory presents a photographic exploration of the emotional and relational dynamics within a couple. The book’s 152 pages, published by Kehrer Verlag in 2024, combine an intimate visual style with a carefully paced sequencing that captures the complexity, tension, and connection inherent in long-term partnerships. The series documents moments of vulnerability and intensity, eschewing idealization in favor of raw, nuanced portrayals. Its format as a hardcover volume measuring approximately 23.5 by 31 cm with substantial weight conveys a sense of solidity and thoughtful bookmaking.

For serious photobook collectors, this volume holds interest as a contemporary, thematic work investigating marriage through fine art photography. Its strength lies in McCrory’s ability to reflect the unpredictability and oscillations of intimate relationships via emotive yet restrained imagery. While details on edition size or print run are not provided, the book’s recent publication from a respected art book publisher situates it well within the sphere of collectible contemporary photobooks. Collectors focused on narrative or relationship-driven photography and those following emerging voices in photographic storytelling may find it a valuable acquisition. The absence of detailed market or rarity information advises caution, suggesting that collecting value will depend heavily on the work’s reception and longer-term recognition.

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Aimee McCrory: Roller Coaster. Scenes from a Marriage

Photographer Aimee B. McCrory’s monograph “ROLLER COASTER / Scenes from a Marriage,” published by Kehrer Verlag, explores love, aging, and intimacy within long-term relationships, subjects often overlooked in contemporary discussions focused on youth and sex. Created during the pandemic, the work reflects McCrory’s theater background and features staged yet authentic moments with her husband of 42 years, blending humor, honesty, and vulnerability. The project raises awareness about the joys and challenges of growing old together, confronting cultural taboos surrounding sexuality and aging among older adults. Read Article

Aimee McCrory | Scenes from a Marriage

In “Scenes from a Marriage,” Aimee McCrory explores the complexities of a 43-year marriage through intimate and nuanced photographs. Her images capture moments of intimacy, boredom, growth, monotony, and deep care inherent in long-term relationships. By using herself and her husband as models, McCrory balances the personal and universal, allowing viewers to see the emotions as reflections of any long-term partnership. The series features contrasting emotions, such as tension and tenderness, highlighting both the constrictive and precious aspects of long-term tethering. Read Article

Aimee McCrory: Roller Coaster. Scenes from a Marriage

The exhibition “Roller Coaster: Scenes from a Marriage” by Aimee McCrory showcases a photographic series exploring her over forty-year marriage and the complexities of aging together. Created during the pandemic from a place of fear and uncertainty, the work combines staged yet lifelike images in a pseudo-documentary style. The 16 photographs focus on candid, everyday moments that highlight the joys, challenges, and emotional depth of a long-term relationship. The exhibition runs from April 8 to May 18, 2025, at the Mai Manó House. Read Article