Customer Reviews

Black: The African Male Nude in Art & Photography, Vol. 1

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Janssen easily lives up to his excellent reputation with this book that highlights 4 photographers of the African male nude. The approximately 75 pages of photos are a mixture of color and black and white. Very artsy, mostly, but not shy. I especially like the dozen shots of couples--photographed with as much natural grace, innocence and warmth of color as the friendship and love that is obvious between the subjects as they relax by the sea, walk arm in arm or share a kiss. Love and friendship never seemed more wholesome. All of this for only 20 bucks would be a steal... With the big Amazon discount, you might feel guilty for getting so much for so little. [Later note: seems there was a price increase since I bought one of the first copies and wrote this review, but it is still worth it. I do not have such high praise, however, for Vol. 2 in this series.]

only thing i need to ask IS where have you people been for the 72years of my life...keep up the good work. very good.

While the book has very beautiful photo quality of black men, at the same time I feel there are some photos that are rather questionable or should not have been included in this book..two men kissing was somewhat of a turn-off that took away from the beauty of it. What was the photographer saying, embrace is one thing mouth2mouth kiss another...Overall it was beautiful