""Every serious relationship I've had, the whole arc is contained within that first day," he says, reflecting on the importance of initial encounters in shaping future dynamics."
""In those photographs, there's so much uncertainty in Paul. He's beautiful, he's sweet, but he's not sure who he is," Durbin notes, emphasizing Thek's struggle for self-identity."
"The book traces the development of Hujar and Thek's relationship as they become lovers, sharing an apartment in New York, and taking huge creative strides."
"Hujar's photography was already remarkably distinct and lucid, his style already recognizably his, while Thek was still trying to discover himself."
Andrew Durbin's dual biography, The Wonderful World That Almost Was, examines the lives of artists Peter Hujar and Paul Thek. It begins with their first encounter in 1956, revealing the early dynamics of their relationship. Hujar's photography captures Thek's uncertainty and beauty, foreshadowing their complex bond. The narrative follows their nearly two-decade relationship, detailing their evolution as lovers and artists, their shared experiences in New York and Italy, and their significant contributions to the art world.
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