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The American Boy: A Photographic Essay [Perfect Paperback]

Jon David Douglas (Editor), Bob Lamb (Photographer)

4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews) |

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Publication Date: January 1, 2006

Full-color, 80pg photobook of very beautiful boys (ages 9-16) by American photographer, Bob Lamb. THE AMERICAN BOY made its stunning debut in 2006 in simultaneous hardcover and softcover first editions. The book, instantly popular, quickly sold through its entire runs in both bindings. Because no subsequent printings were published, Lamb's joyous celebration of boyhood has already become a "classic"--scarce and highly prized. No nudity.

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Product Details

Perfect Paperback: 80 pages
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation; 1st edition (January 1, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1599264978
ISBN-13: 978-1599264974
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Really beautiful pictures, August 23, 2007

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I love this book, it is so beautiful. Amazon suggested I tag is 'boy's nude' but it isn't a nudie book, the boys are mostly fully clothed and well dressed. I wish it was longer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Beautiful Thing I've Ever Seen!, March 19, 2007

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In an age when God-given beauty is held in contempt and most teens can't wait to get their first tatto or have God-knows-what pierced, dyed, engraved or otherwise mutilated, Bob Lamb has imortalized the very best that Heaven has produced! Thanks to every young face that graced the pages of this masterpiece. I hope you never forget the glory of youth and perhaps because of you the world will not be allowed to forget that this is the way our Maker intended it to be.

Bob Lamb has reclaimed from the animalworld that dignity that is mankind. And captured the central essence of all that is pure playful and remarkable in our race...BOYHOOD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply beautiful, August 30, 2007

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Bob manages to capture in stunningly beautiful images the joy and unlimited potential of boyhood, and in so doing, manages to remind us all how great it was to be -fleetingly, young not only at heart, but in mind, spirit and body as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography & text!
Well done Bob Lamb & Jon David Douglas! Thank you. I know that these boys and their photos are real and not "styled." Keep up the good work!

Published on October 28, 2008 by Kellers

5.0 out of 5 stars The American Boy
This book is abseloutly perfect....

Bob Lamb's pictures are true ART, and the kids themselves are also very

nice looking boys,. Read more

Published on September 28, 2008 by Yves Guay

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, the beauty; oh, the humanity!
Admittedly, the best looking, the most athletic; boys doing what boys were meant to do: at play, just hanging out; photos in every boy-mood!

Published on August 31, 2008 by Matthew B. Grippi

2.0 out of 5 stars Natural uh, not quite...
I often wonder why people say "You manage to make your subjects look so natural," first off nobody naturally stands or sits in the poses these boys get into in real life. Read more

Published on May 3, 2006 by Barry J. Toffoli

5.0 out of 5 stars American Boy is a visual treat
As both a writer and photographer, I found this book outstanding. Bob Lamb's photographs capture the spirit and innocence of youth. Read more

Published on April 28, 2006 by Harold D. Clapper

5.0 out of 5 stars Artistic quality wonderful!
Got back from vacation today and found the book waiting for me. It is really spectacular! The artistic quality of the photos and the range of emotions and moods that are captured... Read more

Published on February 21, 2006 by Fred

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