Rear Ends: Found Photos (Hardcover)

by Roger Handy (Author), Karin Elsener (Author)

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Product Description
Rear Ends is a bottom’s up to the backside! On the beach or in the backyard, clad in stripes, bloomers, or nothing at all, behinds are instantly recognizable and always amusing. From cute babies to playful adults who should really know better, the glutei maximi in all of these found photographs are seen bouncing on furniture or tumbling on the ground in impressive displays of gymnastic prowess.

Young, old, in black-and-white or in color, bottoms and the comedic possibilities they present are infinite and timeless. Quirky and charming, this cheeky collection of photographs is sure to appeal to anyone with a penchant for the posterior.

About the Author
Roger Handy is an artist and conceptualist whose previous publications include Made in Japan: Transistor Radios of the 1950s and 1960s. He lives in Los Angeles.

Karin Elsener is a Swiss-American graphic designer, mother of two, and self-described thrift store addict. She lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 108 pages
• Publisher: Abrams Image (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081090926X
• ISBN-13: 978-0810909267
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #211,267 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars welcome to buttsville, October 4, 2007

By	T. Gilmer (Texas, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're looking for a tasteful book about people's posteriors then you've found it here. This hardcover tome has over one hundred photographs culled from thrift stores depicting average people's bottoms throughout the 20th century. If you're an aficionado of found objects or just a fan of butts then this book's for you.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well-culled and entertaining collection., May 22, 2008

By	Sabrosa "Bittersweet" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

A very entertaining collection of photos that would be a perfect off-beat gift for anyone who enjoys found art - especially of real people by real people. The lay-out is clean, not cluttered and allows the well chosen snapshots speak for themselves. Plus half the fun is bringing your own story to each of these images. For anyone who appreciates found art, this one tells a great tale with a very satisfying ending.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bottom end, tops, May 16, 2008

By	J. E. Tipre - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The rear end of human anatomy always fascinates us, particularly in these found photos. The fact that they come from non commercial photographers provides more than mere sociological appeal. They charm us and remind us of former times and places, and the innocent sensibilities that surrounded them. Those who like this book will find a companion book, "Couples," equally appealing.