Customer Reviews

Luba (English and German Edition)

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In the preface, he states he met twins, and just knew he would marry one of them. This book is a tribute to his wife, who is very beautiful. I would assume she is petite and is clearly slender but not skinny. These are exquisite photographs, using light and shadow and are indoors and outdoors. Luba is a very beautiful young woman, and perhaps the facial shots are the best. While there are no page numbers, the close ups of her face on page 21 and 22 are stunning, and just of her eye area (page 49) is wonderful for the detail. The pictures are a loving tribute and range from dress to complete undress, so there is something for everyone. There are a number of pictures with her twin sister. There is a great variety in the size of the different photographs. A closer examination of the photographs shows an attention to shadow, composition and angle that set this book apart from some others. The book is a joy. However, if one wants a book that covers many beautiful and nude women this book has only one woman. Perhaps the book would have been enhanced with a few less photographs at a slightly lower price but why quibble.

The 2nd Edition of this most marvelous book was officially released in June of 2004. It's actually gotten better with time. Never is an artist more articulate than when he covers terrain that is both deeply intriguing as well as being one that he's intimately familiar with. Petter is at the height of his power here.

Luba would possess any man in her orbit, she is that magical (and yes, I've met her in person), but the hold she sways over her husband Petter is utterly enchanting. She continues to play a major role, the star attraction if you will, at his website, Hegre-Archives.com, and Petter's work with her continues to be some of his best material. There are 250 images of Luba contained in this hardcover edition, and almost without exception, each is a exquisite snapshot of a truly, truly beautiful woman ... who so kindly allows us to bask in the glory of her most personal, most vulnerable, and wonderfully naked moments.

I have often played the mental game of "if I had to choose..." one of those has often been, "If I had to name the most beautiful woman in the world who would it be?" I have never been able to come up with an answer, until now. Peter Hegre is clearly an accomplished photographer. Like one of the other reviewers, I would have liked to see him show more range in his photographs. But, I am not disappointed in the ones he published. There are two photos that were slightly edgy, making me wonder if there were others. Although Luba is his wife, she is also a professional model and probably has a publicist that won't let him publish the edgier material, if it exists. Still this book has a large volume of very nice photos of a nearly perfect body.

These are very nice, straightforward photos, many of them nude. There's not a high development of narrative, nor abstraction, and I guess I am looking for more of one or the other. The eroticism is very warm and friendly, as well. Must be because Luba is the photographer's wife, but for an erotic photograph to succeed, I think it needs a touch of danger, as Newton did so well. So you are left with very cuddly photos of a pretty girl who is married to the photograher, who has worked for Playboy et al. As if you were having coffee with them and they showed you their latest album. Would you buy it? Not necessarily.

Peter Hegre has a great eye for photography. All of his models are wonderful most of all his wife Luba. Not Porn great Photography.

Having seen Hegre's two books/two wives, I wonder if he has any more books in him. It just seems too easy; marry someone attractive, take intimate photos, don't edit too tightly, publish, and move on to the next wife/book. Come on.

I think he could really edit down; the quality seems to be secondary to being more and more explicit. There is no subtlety here, or thought (see Helmut Newton).

I bought his first book, "My Wife", and then just looked at "Luba", just more of the same. Show some range.

It doesn't take a genius to know that attractive young people without clothing are good subjects for picture taking. Luba is very good at being naked and Petter Hegre is very good at knowing how to take photos of naked Luba and other women.

If you like photos of naked women, then you'll love this book. If not...then, you're going to be mighty angry when you get past the copyright page.

i can't say enough good things about this book. i think luba is breath taking and herge captures it. the pictures are fresh, fun and delightful. there are even a couple of shots of her sister in there and you can tell the difference in beauty ebtween the two even though they are twins. there are some creative poses, great lighting, variety of shots, everything is tasteful. this book is a winner with me

This is the perfect marriage of photography and subject. There isn't a better photographer. Luba is what i daydreamed about my entire life. She redefined beauty for me for the rest of my life. This was the perfect book to put on my coffee table and let old and new friends see my vision of beauty. Thank you Peter and Luba for your art.

I love the fantastic eye of Petters lins! My God what a woman and what great pictures! You'll love it, and if you don't, there is something wrong with you!