Exhibitionism [Hardcover]

Christopher Makos (Photographer), Glenn Albin (Preface), Calvin Klein (Foreword), Susan E. Thompson (Designer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 22, 2006

A renown photographer's collection of evocative and intimate protraiture of the male form.

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About the Author

Christopher Makos' photographs have been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. He is particularly renowned for his photographs of Andy Warhol. He lives in New York. Calvin Klein is an internationally recognised fashion designer.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Glitterati; 1St Edition edition (June 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157687222X
• ISBN-13: 978-1576872222
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Art and Sensuality, Arrogance and Vulnerability: Exhibitionism, November 19, 2005

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Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exhibitionism (Hardcover)

If 'exhibitionism' can be defined as the act of presenting to the public eye the best attributes of the subject, then this very beautiful book by photographer Christopher Makos fills bill. The work of Makos is well known throughout the industry as the source of some of the finest photography of stars, style, fashion and la dolce vita, but here he turns his camera to an evaluation and celebration of the male nude and almost nude. Apparently this portfolio came into publication at the encouragement of and collaboration with Calvin Klein, the master of advertising eroticism. But just how much is collaboration and how much is Makos' own heretofore private library is information unnecessary to enjoy this elegant volume.

Makos (and Klein for that matter) both understand the male physique and the male psyche, finding that the subtle sharing of one's body to the sensitive camera is far more sensual and erotic than practiced indulgent arrogance. Makos' models are sculpted creatures, obviously well trained physically and professionally, and are able to find that right moment with Makos that shows the human body at its most eloquent. Yes, there are full frontal nudity views, not simply for commercial sake but because frontal views are very much a part of the vantage of seeing the body. This collection of some 150 photographs in both smoothly serene black and white and lush full color have been curated by both Makos and Klein with their mutual affinity for dramatic effect and technical detail which results in images of male eroticism such as the billboards of Klein underwear (images which have sex appeal for both women and men) and for the portraits of intimate sharing by Makos.

This is one photography book that can rest comfortable on any photography/art devotee coffee table and bring beauty and dignity and respect for fine photography and for the magnificence of the male form to a wide and growing audience.

Grady Harp, November 05

15 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars puhleezzzeee, December 26, 2005

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lefty33 "Matt" (New york, nY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exhibitionism (Hardcover)

Christopher Makos is proof that you don't need talent to bang out a career in photography. Besides being reviled in much of the fashion world and completely dismissed by the art world, Makos's photos are tired, old-fashioned pin-ups of handsome men. Don't confuse the beauty of the subjects for any sort of vision from the "artist." Calvin Klein's contribution does not save this mediocre effort. save your money.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Addition To Any Coffee Table.., November 11, 2004

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Peter A. Dive (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exhibitionism (Hardcover)

As an aspiring photographer myself, I have watched Christophers work evolve over the years. His latest work is a visual delight, not only the subjects he photographs, but his technique and intimate clossness of the camera to the subject. If you are a fan of Christopher Makos, than this latest peice of work will be the icing on the cake..He is truely one of Americas finest...Enjoy the book and appreciate his art !