American Geisha: The Art of Olivia [Hardcover]

Olivia De Berardinis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2004

Olivia's newest paintings and drawings (from the period of 1997 through 2003) are lovingly presented in this hardcover night table book which contains all-new art created since her last bestselling collection, 1997's Second Slice. This book features models Dila Von Teese, Masuimi Max, and many more favorites, including Bettie Page, newly drawn in Olivia's ever-changing styles, and ever-evolving techniques.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Ozone Productions; First Edition edition (April 3, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929643151
• ISBN-13: 979-0929643150
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #797,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Olivia's done it again!, December 19, 2003

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"[e-mail]" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Geisha: The Art of Olivia (Hardcover)

I've been an Olivia fan since I first saw her piece "Second Skin Memories" in 1996. As a Bettie Page fan (the model for that particular picture), I was attracted to it at once and I almost could have sworn it was a photograph if not for my familiarity with Bettie's pictures. Since then, I have been captivated by the realism of Olivia's work. American Geisha is BY FAR Olivia's best work yet! These paintings are not only more realistic but more imaginative (see the adorable Sorceress and the Alien women that would put Barbarella to shame). It's also exciting to see that Olivia has been experimenting with textures and mediums. I'm captivated and I'm sure you will be, too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superb, January 3, 2007

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J. Zarate "six06.com" (Deer Park, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Geisha: The Art of Olivia (Hardcover)

i was introduced to Olivia's work some years ago. this was the first book i purchased and i must say that it shows a broad range of styles. i actually prefer the closeups as they really shed light on the beauty of how she works. the larger, full pieces are fantastic, but it's in the details that you recognize the technicalities in her craftsmanship. it's these little things that i appreciate as an artist. the double cover is interesting, it was the reclining Max that hooked me. such a powerful image and interesting interpretation of the American Geisha. Olivia transcends the ordinary pinups and delves into classical compositions without all the frills. it's a great balance between eroticism and the ethereal.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another slice of Heaven, October 30, 2003

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Daryl Brown (Las Vegas, nv United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Geisha: The Art of Olivia (Hardcover)

This book like her previous two hardcovers and Cheescake Chronicles vol 1 just goes to further demonstrate Olivia's total dominance over this type of art. Her art continues to grow and amaze with every piece. If you're a fan of Olivias this book is a must buy!