Von Unwerth's book is a wild and sexy romp. Long known for her provocative work in the fashion world, here she is the director on the set, creating a sadomasochistic story, told solely in photographs, which delves into sexual obsession. Revenge begins with a trio of young women arriving at the Baroness's estate expecting a relaxing weekend. The Baroness, her chauffeur, and her stablehand soon have them involved in something quite different.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
The photographs and the women are beautiful. The tone is hot and still playful.
The only thing that I was unhappy with was that the book's dimensions are a bit small. I think of a wider book when I think of a "coffee table book." (I can't recall where I heard that said.) As a consequence, the photographs which are 2 full pages look a bit odd, as they are cut through the middle by the seam of the book. It's not like a magazine that lays flat- this is a thick book. And, of course, the photographs that command two-page spreads are some of the best, so it's really quite a loss.
The only thing that I was unhappy with was that the book's dimensions are a bit small. I think of a wider book when I think of a "coffee table book." (I can't recall where I heard that said.) As a consequence, the photographs which are 2 full pages look a bit odd, as they are cut through the middle by the seam of the book. It's not like a magazine that lays flat- this is a thick book. And, of course, the photographs that command two-page spreads are some of the best, so it's really quite a loss.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Deliciously decadent, Ellen von Unwerth's latest work has all the trappings of a classic, highly stylized tale of lasciviousness and a study in form, sexuality and society - albeit one tucked away behind the velvet curtain of propriety.
Titillating yet never prurient, "Revenge" depicts the erotic journeys of three young women who arrive for a respite at a rural manor. Instead, what follows is a series of sexually charged S&M scenes of the women as they become entagled with the Baroness (think "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a stunning older woman in the antagonist role), her chauffer and her stable boy.
For von Unwerth, a fashion photographer whose work graces the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair, the work represents a honing of her craft of merging desire with setting. When von Unwerth does it well, as she does here, each element is inextricable from the other.
Unexpected and as far from cliché as nearly any artist working today, "Revenge" stands out as a bar that won't be easy to clear for any who follow in her footsteps. - Fotophile.com
Titillating yet never prurient, "Revenge" depicts the erotic journeys of three young women who arrive for a respite at a rural manor. Instead, what follows is a series of sexually charged S&M scenes of the women as they become entagled with the Baroness (think "Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a stunning older woman in the antagonist role), her chauffer and her stable boy.
For von Unwerth, a fashion photographer whose work graces the pages of Vogue and Vanity Fair, the work represents a honing of her craft of merging desire with setting. When von Unwerth does it well, as she does here, each element is inextricable from the other.
Unexpected and as far from cliché as nearly any artist working today, "Revenge" stands out as a bar that won't be easy to clear for any who follow in her footsteps. - Fotophile.com
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By A. Dan
Format:Hardcover
i haven't really noticed the size of the book when i ordered it (let that be a lesson to me, always remeber to do so) and i kind of expected somthing coffee book size, i don't know if i would dare spend that amount on somthing that's reading book size, but i'm really glad that i did.
this is a very nice and tempting book, it's made into several scenes each alaborated and very intence showing women in SM oriented scenes both as the controler and the controled while as the book goes the maids and slavegirls take revenge of their misstresses and tormentores. all this done in a playful mouthwatering sexy ways. i haven't been so turned on from photography for a long time. i love those grainy black and whites, it just give everything such a dirty erotic feel!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Pictures
I love this book, i cant find any of her photos online besides her most famous, so im glad i dove in and purchased "Revenge". Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lrnlvr
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Bondage Light
This is like looking through a lingerie catalog with a touch of light bondage thrown in. There is page after page of models in underwear in various settings and the occasional... Read more
Published on August 16, 2009 by W. Rosen
5.0 out of 5 stars
An historic book
Ellen Von Unwerth holds a special place in glamour/erotic photography that few others do, being that she came from the modelling to being the photographer, and doing it well enough... Read more
Published on August 16, 2009 by Lloyd R. Stevenson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful read for the S&M voyeur
I'm not into S&M, I don't even like to be tied up! But something about this naughty book makes you look closer and longer and even blush! Read more
Published on April 18, 2008 by Scarlett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, provocative book
This book is a delicious surprise - but definitely one for the over 18's!! I bought it not really knowing what it was about, but I love von Unwerth, so suspected it would be... Read more
Published on February 8, 2008 by Fashsnapper
5.0 out of 5 stars
fabulous
i'm happy to have gotten this perfect piece.
if you love fashion photography. . .this is YOUR book.
if you love fashion photography. . .this is YOUR book.
Published on December 3, 2007 by C. Inman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bad poetry random good shots
Though Ellen is best noted for taking young teenage girls and making them look like French prostitutes, this is a nice departure. Read more
Published on September 8, 2005 by Timothy Hunold
5.0 out of 5 stars
book size
Though I understand the opinions expressed in the other commentator's reviews on the book being too small a format. I found the small format to add to the intimacy of the content. Read more
Published on August 27, 2003 by TLR
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Book, But Small Format
I like the collection of photos in here: there's nice light themed images that tell a "story" of sorts through pictures. The outfits are appealing as are the models. Read more
Published on May 4, 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sensuous
This is the first of von Unwerth's books that I really like. Her previous efforts, I believe, were amateurish. Revenge is pretty cool. Read more
Published on April 22, 2003 by bentmax
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