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Physique: Classic Photographs of Naked Athletes

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Contrary to what one might suppose from its title, this lavish portfolio does not compile nude portraits of celebrity sports figures or body-builder enthusiasts. Rather, most of the pictures included portray the health/hygiene and nature spirituality aspects of the multiform clothing-free movement from its earliest days. Together with a highly informative text, the pictures make evident the relevance of the values and practices of naturist/nudist groups for modern dance, film, art, gymnastics, and the recreational conventions of the larger popular culture. The high quality reproductions are printed on heavy photographic-quality paper and bound in an oversize volume by a firm in Switzerland specializing in the publication of art books. Kuhnst is Professor of Sports Science at the University of Bochum (Germany).

I purchased this book hoping for some artistic pictures such as might be suitable for framing. What I found instead is a jumble of photos that are anything but. A completely disappointing collection at best.

As a highly successful college coordinator, I picked up this book because I am frequently around naked athletes. This book confirms my feelings that there is no better sight than a naked athlete, fresh off the battlefield of competetion and wet from a recent shower.

I'm mindful, though, that I should expand my expertise from football to other sports. I mean, did you see the unit on that guy who's the pole vaulter? Mamacita!

This book is one of my favorite out of the last 4-5 that I ordered. It had a ton of good writing about the photography, as well as the photographs. They had explanations as to why a certain photo was natural, or taboo. I really recommend this!

I received this book in my mail today. It's a great compendium of naked male and female athletes. There are some especially beautiful shots of athletes in motion. I think that's the best part of the book. Look at the photos of the Danish National Gymnasts - they are exciting to see in mid air. Although I've seen some of these photos jn other collections, there are a lot of new shots that help me appreciate the naked human body.

Not what I expected at all. Very disappointed. Basically naked people, athletic or not. Many od photos, B & W besides.

Returned it -- SORRY