Rankin's Heidilicious [Hardcover]

Rankin (Author), Heidi Klum (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2009

Shooting to international superstardom as a runway model for Victoria's Secret and a cover model for Sports Illustrated's coveted Swimsuit edition, Heidi Klum is no stranger to success. Gifted with sizzling looks and a dynamic peronality, this German-born beauty is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Whether as a sultry sex kitten or sophisticated femme fatale, this tribute by one of Ms. Klum's favorite photographers, Rankin, captures her many moods and personas. Because of their long friendship, this photographic master has a unique insight to this unparalleled fashion icon, gaining a variety of fascinating answers to the question, "What is Heidi really like?"

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A must-have for all who admire Heidi's superstar presence

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: teNeues (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3832799869
• ISBN-13: 978-3832799861
• Product Dimensions: 14 x 11 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #461,063 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dynamic Personality, January 20, 2010

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John J. Robinson "jjr" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rankin's Heidilicious (Hardcover)

When Rankin's Heidlilicious arrived, the book was wrapped in shrink wrap. While removing this plastic, I immediately could appreciate the physical quality of this book. It seems many book publishers are looking for ways to reduce the costs associated with publication and quality often suffers as a result. Heidilicious is the exception.

The dust jacket is thick and double folded at the edges, providing sturdy protection to the hot pink cloth bound boards of the book. If the dust jacket is removed, a smooth-lined silhouette of the female form is embossed in white on the front. The contrast between the white figure and the pink cloth is striking.

The binding appears tight and double-stitched and should survive more than one generation of heavy use.

The high quality of Rankin's photographs are consistent throughout the book and the paper stock used for printing is thick high quality gloss. The ink goes all the way to the edges of the paper.

The mood of the photographs remains playful throughout, but the approach is very dynamic. Heidi mimics a kitten, is clothed only with chocolate syrup, reveals an angry clenched-fisted snarl, frolics nude on the beach, and remains stunningly sexy regardless.

There is a text interview by her husband, Seal, and an interview of Heidi herself. This text is translated into several languages and first appears to be longer than actuality.

If searching for criticism, one may discover a couple of page-spanning photographs that are interrupted by the middle seam of the book, making them difficult to fully appreciate.

Overall this is a quality photographic essay of personality and liberating sexuality. Rankin provides a beautiful collection that constantly reminds of the playful fun side of humanity, and choosing Heidi to help inspire this message was brilliant.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Heidi!, June 4, 2010

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Mark D. Lehmann (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rankin's Heidilicious (Hardcover)

Holy Heidi! This book is as gorgeous as it's namesake. Beautiful binding, unparalleled print quality, very heavy stock: Wow! When I saw this book, I knew I had to have it, and every time I open it, I'm as happy as I was the day it arrived.

What continues to strike me is the relationship that comes across in Rankin's photos. He and Heidi are comfortable with one another. You always hear "smile with your eyes" on shows like America's Next Top Model: in this book, Heidi smiles with her whole body and Rankin captures every inch of it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...Heidi, my Angel !!, December 6, 2010

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Ho Ansue "Life is aRt" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rankin's Heidilicious (Hardcover)

Heidi is always my god of love, so this portfolio book is one of the "must have" in my book shelf. Rankin's angle to see Heidi is really fantastic and you'll find that there is many many photoes are published in fashion magazines before, so..why not buy this one with nice binding!!? By the way, if you're a collector, you should buy one...otherwise, you'll feel bad with your finger-prints on it!?!