Customer Reviews

Male bonding; volume two.

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"Of all the male-oriented photo books that arrive every year in time for the holidays, Male Bonding stands out for both the variety and artistic accomplishment of its images. Forty-two different artists, including Arthur Tress, Clifford Baker, Hans Fahrmeyer, and Bill Costa, are represented. (This) will appeal to anyone interested in fine art photography." - review excerpt from CB at A Different Light Books

A hard-to-find collection of photos of men together in couples and groups. A great collection of shots from over 40 photographers, including Clifford Baker, Kristen Bjorn, Bill Costa and Stanley Stellar.

MALE BONDING is a fine collection of photographs, 99 in number by 42 of the finest photographers of the genre. The theme is the title of the book and the variations of reflections on the concept of male bonding is broad, at times sensuous, at times heroic and at all times very well done.

The photographs are all in black and white, reproduced on high quality paper by FOTOFACTORY, and vary in size from full bleed to quietly bordered in different styles. Some of the more familiar artists include Robert Irwin, John Sonsini, Kristen Bjorn, Arthur Tress and Harriet Leibowitz, but that is not to say the remaining artists are not exceptional. This is a quality book that allows the viewer to discover the full spectrum of men with men and the dialog these images create is fascinating and thought provoking. Grady Harp, July 09

Though primarily a collection of young men in pairs and groups and in various stages of bonding, this little book takes the time and compassion to also look at the joy of all types of male bonding. Fathers and sons, men in crazy outfits having fun, some very artistic, 'staged for effects' photos, and then the focus on body parts conjoined just suggesting love making. This is a refreshing group of black and white photographs that encourages return readings, just for the pleasure of men with men. The range of photographers covers the very well known (Arthur Tress, Harriet Liebowitz, John Sonsini, Kristen Bjorn, etc) as well as the aspiring young talents whose works are seen here for the first time.

Some good pics, others only average. Also the book is too small, only seven inches. Nice for the colector though.