Customer Reviews

Universal

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Yes, i'm a fan of Kingdome19 since many years.
He is a great photographer and his new 160 pages book
is a wonderful journey through the beauty of young men.
The homepage says: in the book are two international sportsmen:
Jens Lintow - the current European Kickbox Champion and
Kofi Amoah Prah - the wellknown black olympic sportsmen from Sydney.
Both showing not only his naked body - no, you can see the
athletic guys with full erection !! Breathtaking.
The whole book includes over 30 different boys - all
beautiful and young.
I can't believe why put Kingdome19
40 pictures by Henning von Berg
in the book ? Only these pictures are a little bit boring.
4 stars for the art of Kingdome19.
I wait of the next book.

Top Of The Line Photo Book!

I was a bit hesitant about ordering this book, there are others in this genre that I bought that I wasn't very happy with. This one took my breath away. The pictures are well done and all the models are beautiful. Highly recommended if you're a connoisseur of these books.

UNIVERSAL is a successful collaborative effort between Kingdome 19 (the well known carpenter/graphic artist turned photographer) and Henning von Berg (an equally well known architectural engineer turned photographer), both artists from Germany and both highly respected in Europe and now the USA. Their subject matter is the male nude and their similarities are their focus on non-studio settings and on their brave depiction of the aroused male.

From von Berg's vast collection of photographs, Kingdome 19 re-worked many in his developing room, adding graphic details, works, markings, and other artistic elements, enhancing von Berg's sometimes static works immensely. But the book also shares many of Kingdome 19's own photographs, all presented in sepia toning, all with some degree of handcrafted manipulation to enhance the artistic aspect of the finished product, and all sensually beautiful in the casual manner in which he shares his models' willingness to be totally free with their posing.

As the art world (since Mapplethorpe) has matured more and more to the point that male nudity, and even aroused male images, is becoming more accepted. Certainly at the top of the list of brave photographers is the always exciting work of Kingdome 19. This book contains nearly 150 images that are strong and challenging. Another fine book from Bruno Gmunder Verlag GmbH. Grady Harp, January 07

This book presents men in various settings that are sepia toned, many of whom are in an aroused state. That and good photography make this a must have for lovers of nude male.

As a photographer, I collect a wide variety of photo art books. Of all of the male figure study books I've collected, this would be my least favorite. To me, it seems far less about art and more about the photographer's obsession with very well-hung men and hangs closer to porn than art. I don't have a problem with porn, but it's not what I was shopping for and I probably won't be holding on to this book.

That said, there are a handful of creative and intriguing photos in here. But not many.

The sepia tone and setting add to sensuality of the well defined male form. It's good to see well toned male body that is not the overly developed muscle form. Keeping it on end table for all to see.

If you like em big then you'll like this one! I was however not pleased with the clarity of the photos. I found that the black and white coupled with the somewhat distorted look of the photos was not all that appealing. Not sure I'd put this one on my coffee table though, I suppose it all depends on what you put/have on it! Definitely worth the sticker!

I have a lot of books on this subject matter. This book is like the same picture on every page. No art here. Don't bother. Trust me.

The book wasn't the best I've purchased, but it was definately a good book. My friends and enjoyed the imagery. However, the photographs are mostly in sepia style.

This is one of the best photography books I have seen. The guys being photographed are sexy and are having fun.