i was like edward mapplethorpe? seen his work twice. >> the work i showed was purely abstract. it was all created in the dark room. >> using only chemicals, light and paint, he became to find his creative foothold. >> it gave me the ability to go beyond what he thinks is expected of him in photography, and what's expected of photography in general, and to go beyond that for him, i think is really what sets him apart photographically, not only from robert but other historic photographers. >> all the while, edward never stopped taking these photos. charging thousands of dollars per portrait. it's the kind of work that pays the bills. >> as the years went on i became enamored by it, and it's one of the most rewarding things i do. >> and that's why these siblings, drooling, no nonsense, dubious little faces are the subject of edward's first book called "one." with a recent book tour and a larger than life display in a new york city city department store, edward is experiencing his most public success to date. >> it's al