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The World's Top Photographers: Nudes

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These dozens of photographers have contributed over 170 of their finest works to this collection. Their visions are all over the place, from Argentini's argent models in arching poses, through Bitesnich's scultpural compositions, Friedler's face-first documentaries, Kuhn's sense of crowding and loneliness, Karsten's happy eroticism, and many more. The coffee-table format (or a little smaller) presents each photo at enjoyable scale. Solid printing on bright, opaque paper makes the most of each image, color or B&W. There's a lot to like in this attractive volume.

There are things to like less, too. Although a few artists include male models, unfashionable figures, or darker skin tones, the pattern tends towards female, Anglo coloring, thin and twenty-something. Few, if any, challenge the viewer with novel visions of the human person - but none really offend, either. Some capture moments that I would have let roam free: bare matresses, for example, just look tawdry to me.

Using my taste as the yardstick, the good outweighs the not-so-good. Many of these artists do as the cover did, analyzing human grace in literal and sometimes baffling ways. I can't promise something for everyone, but many of these artists are easy to enjoy. I'll be looking for more of their work.

-- wiredweird

Extremly helpful in learning how to pose people even in clothed shots it give all the basics of building great photos