Woman [Hardcover]

Andreas Bitesnich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

Following on the heels of his breathtaking, award-winning Nudes, the author focuses his astute camera on the female form in this sumptuous new collection, Powerful, sensuous and technically magnificent Bitesnich's photographs embrace the classic ideal of womanly beauty and transform it into a sublimely artistic exercise of form, composition and contrast. Photographed in locations that took the artist all over the world. Bitesnich's women are strong, shapely and uncompromisingly erotic. Here the human body is a unique landscape with clean lines, graceful undulations and an unmistakable presence in the space it occupies. By treating his models as truly artistic objects-abstract, architectural and natural, Bitesnich approaches his celebration of women with the insight and originality of a true master.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

· Brilliant use of light and form

· Related backlist—Travel (3-8238-5560-3), Woman (3-8238-5491-7), and Nudes 3-8238-5559-X)

· Accessible Oversized Paperbacks—Stern Portfolios—at an affordable price --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Born in 1964, the Austrian photographer Andreas H. Bitesnich was awarded the Kodak Photobook Award in 1998. His work is equally appreciated in the wond of art and in advertising. His photos appear regularly in internationally rencwned magazines such as Playboy and Max.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Te Neues Pub Group (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3823854917
• ISBN-13: 978-3823854913
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,642,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What can I say?, July 2, 2001

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Savant11 "Savant11" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Woman (Hardcover)

I bought this book primarily because I am a big fan of Andreas. I bought his first book "Nudes" two years ago and I have not regreted it since. I constantly pick it up for the sensuality and the power that resonates in the pictures.

That being said I am not that thrilled about "Women". The photography is nice, it is the poses I have a problem with. I don't have a problem with looking at (atheltic)nude women. In fact I derive a lot of inspiration from them. But these are usually the sort of women who have a sort of "regal" and "dignified" look to them. In short the model has to give off an aura that she is there for herself and not simply to titilate men. Which unfortunetly is what "Women" does.

The photos for "Women" primarily consist of left over shots he did for Playboy and Max. So in short the photography basically fits into the realm of titilation.

So while you may want to purchase this book for Andreas formidable photography. Keep in mind the subject mater.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beauty, July 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Woman (Hardcover)

it was the cover photo that drew me to this book when i first saw it. the photo is sensual without being philistine, erotic without being raunchy. the rest of the book follows suite. bitesnich's startling, languid exploration of the female form makes this book a must have for all those who love beauty.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Finest of Fine Art Nudes, August 19, 2002

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Mike Walker "Filmmaker and Photographer" (Costa mesa, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woman (Hardcover)

I have been a Fine Art Photographer for 35 years photographing mainly nudes. I am VERY opinionated in this arena. Most books of fashion models posing nude are little more than curiosities. People like to see famous/beautiful people nude in exotic locations and yes there is that here in "Woman". And while it may not fulfill the pretentious title, the photography is exceptional through out! I have not seen a book of this quality in years. Anyone interested in this area of Fine Art Photography has to purchase this book.