Australian Footballers Naked for a Cause 2008 (Nude Rugby Players or Footballers) [Wall Calendar] [Calendar]

Pedro Virgil (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2008

When the sample arrived from Australia, we couldn't believe our eyes and began calling everyone we knew! ANOTHER exquisitely photographed and produced calendar of rugby players in the buff! We're also the US importer/distributor of the "Dieux du Stade 2008 Calendar" and were delighted to discover a similar-but-unique, collectible-quality calendar this season. These are "calendars" in name only; the days of the month are narrow horizontal strips at the top of page -- not to distract from the stunning photographs of the gorgeous, humpy footballers. AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS NAKED FOR A CAUSE is the creation of Sydney-based photographer, Pedro Virgil and the 28 NRL and AFL players who got naked (or close to it) for this project, a fundraiser for a breast health charity. Virgil, a commercial and fine art photographer, is a master of the conceptual -- every image is a scene, a tableau, perfectly framed, beautifully lit, crackling with energy and sexual possibility. Many of the athletes (average age 22) are glistening with sweat, smudged with dirt, or sport mad/gorgeous ink. Our favorite is 22 year-old Heath L'Estrange, captured, as if by surprise, in a steamy white-tiled shower room. Steamy indeed! The footie player's naughty bits are hidden by his pose, from the side, accentuating his massive thighs and tight butt. 19-month calendar, 30 pages, full-color, oversize (18" x 14" and 1/4" thick). Printed on heavy glossy stock with wire binding. Made in Australia. This calendar is the first project of NAKED FOR A CAUSE, an ongoing enterprise that will produce "products and campaigns to raise money for great causes." Very limited supply. Next business day shipping guaranteed. US addresses only

Product Details

• Calendar: 30 pages
• Publisher: Pedro Virgil Photography, Sydney NSW; 2008 edition (2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605303038
• ISBN-13: 978-1605303031
• Product Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,984,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!!!, November 27, 2007

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Mbrazil "MB" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Australian Footballers Naked for a Cause 2008 (Nude Rugby Players or Footballers) (Calendar)

I recently bought a copy of the calendar and OMG, the guys are HOT and the images were simply stunning! What a great job done by the photographer, Pedro Virgil! Compared to other calendars I have seen or bought, this one really is a top of the range, premium quality product. The high gloss images seem to make the guys leap of my wall! (I wish!). I love the way the photographer has captured these real sportsmen in a way which is so sexy without looking contrived. Far sexier and more real than the French rugby calendar which I also bought. I hadn't heard of the photographer before but I'll be watching out for more of his work now if it's like this. The Naked for a Cause calendar just oozes sexy, sultry, straight-guy masculinity. An awesome buy!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Australian Footballers Naked for a Cause!, November 10, 2007

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This review is from: Australian Footballers Naked for a Cause 2008 (Nude Rugby Players or Footballers) (Calendar)

Like the "Dieux du Stade" series of calendars, AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS NAKED FOR A CAUSE 2008 Calendar is an oversize, brilliantly photographed, high-quality collection of poster-sized pictures of nude and semi-nude athletes. Is it something in the water? Without exception, each man (average age 22) is stunning! Australian Photographer PEDRO VIRGIL's choice for the cover, 21 year-old WILLIAM ZILLMAN, reminds us of Matt Damon. Jordan Bannister, player for the Carleton Blues, is a young Bruce Springsteen. Chris Knights, stares at us in a way that recalls Keanu circa "River's Edge". Six packs, square jaws, ample butts (all that running and kicking) abound in the provocative, ethnically-diverse collection. The calendar DRIPS WITH TESTOSTERONE! Women (and men) who appreciate the male nude, especially when they're masculine movie-star material, will love AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALLERS NAKED FOR A CAUSE. The calendar benefits the McGrath Foundation, an Australian breast health charity.