Graphis Nudes [Paperback]

Annette Crandall (Author), Heinke Jenssen (Author), Michael O'Connor (Author), B. Martin Pedersen (Author), Shintaro Shiratori (Author), Robert Farber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

With exceptional images by extraordinary talents - plus a universally appealing subject - Nudes is destined to become a classic. It's the oldest story: Man Loves Woman, and such is his love that he expresses his feelings by creating art. Art historians claim the first nudes appeared 20,000 years ago, and not much has changed since. The sculptors of Ancient Greece and Rome idealized nudes. When the medium of photography appeared around 1840, a new kind of realism was inspiring artists and photographers to portray the nude in contemporary settings. Dedicated to one of photography's most challenging subjects, this elegant collection showcases a diverse range of styles in nude photography. Some of the world's most respected photographers are represented, including Herb Ritts, Sheila Metzner, Francois Gillet, Horst, Toshyuki Ohashi and Barbara Bordnick. Sean Callahan, editor of the German magazine Photographie from 1988 to 1991 set the scene for these magnificent images through their fascinating introductions and mesmerizing historical accounts. Packed with gorgeous full-color reproductions and printed on premium paper, Nudes is now available for the first time in affordable paperback. This exclusive collection is a beautiful reference for every photographer's and art lover's library.

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About the Author

Graphis publisher and creative director, B. Martin Pedersen, is one of America's most respected graphic designers and has received more than 300 awards for creativity and excellence in design. A member of the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, he has edited numerous award-winning volumes under the Graphis insignia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Graphis Press; 2 edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082306459X
• ISBN-13: 978-0823064595
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good... No, REALLY Good, December 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Graphis Nudes (Paperback)

"Diversity" is a word that has taken on some rather unfortunate political baggage of late; but it's still something of great value in its proper context. This book has that: a vast group of artists with an immensely varied way of looking at the human figure. I never had any idea there were so many different ways of looking at the human form, and I feel I am richer for its knowledge.

I hate this book! The artists whose works are presented here constitute a rather amazing group; Albert Watson, Edward Weston, Joyce Tenneson, Robert Mapplethorpe, Dirk Karsten, John Swannell, Ferenc Berko, Christian Vogt, Peter Baumann, Terence Donovan, Francois Gillet, Volkmann, Christina Hope, Ron Baxter Smith. Did I leave any out? Scores... Acquiring many of these artist's works has severely drained my bank account; my search for works by artists I could not find has driven me to madness - and all because of this stupid book. If all you are looking for is one good book of the human form (yes - nude) then this is certainly a great one. If you're simply looking for a place to start, to get a handle on all that's out there, then this book makes for an excellent reference. Who said great art is dead?

NOTE TO THE PUBLISHER: WE WANT THIS BOOK IN HARDCOVER - PLEEEEEEEEEASE! None of this special order $#?& !

Thank you for your time...

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm sad if I missed the hardcover edition...., October 13, 1998

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Robie Kulokivi (Joensuu, Finland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graphis Nudes (Paperback)

This is a beautiful compilation of fine art nudes. The book includes all forms of photoart both in color and monochrome.

The size is good and the book has 224 pages. The only saddening things are that, at least the second edition is paperback. This work merits hardcover, and personally I rank paperbacks as paperbacks and hard covers as books. This paperback has bound pages so it can handle normal use...the library life is shorter though.

The lack of bibliography regarding the photographers (names are listed, with gallery etc addresses, but that's all) is also something that catches the eye.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely one of the best nude studies around, April 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Graphis Nudes (Paperback)

If you were to buy only one book of photographs of the nude figure, this would definitely be a top choice. 224 pages long, this book showcases many of the best photographers who dwell (or who have dwelt) amongst us: Joyce Tenneson, Francois Gillet, Nana Watanabe, Jock Sturges, and Robert Mapplethorpe. Without exception, all of the pictures are absolutely stunning. Over 100 photographers are showcased, each photographer bringing his or her unique style to the photographs. Only drawback: no hardcover version. This book will give you a great idea of whose works you might like.