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Masculinity Hardcover – November 1, 2012

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Bruno Gmunder Group (November 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 386787428X
  • ISBN-13: 978-3867874281
  • Product Dimensions: 13.7 x 10.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #985,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely Stunning
By Stephen C. Haynie on November 20, 2012
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This is my first book purchase of Michael Stokes' photography, however, I was familiar with his work from last year's wall calendar. Let me just say that everything about the presentation is perfection. From the selection of the model's/scenario's/photo's, to the binding, dustjacket and thickness of the paper it was printed on....absolutely stunning. A definite must-have for the coffee table - beautifully captured. Very impressed and have already purchased his 2013 calendar, also titled Masculinity.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAccurately Titled
By Jim A. Steele on November 26, 2012
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Robert Stokes's "Masculinity" is an erotically charged photo essay of beautiful men. Partially dressed, nude, in the studio with fantastic backgrounds or on location, you may recognize some of the singer/DJ/actor/models from dance music album covers, high-fashion websites or You Tube videos. Photographed mostly in full color with some in black and white, the men are captured as athletes, policemen, soldiers or lovers waiting for you to come over and spend some time with them. Stokes, as many of his contemporaries, does not shy away from photographing his models with full-erections, hence the accurate title of the book. The men are presented without shame and therefore the photographs are sexual but not pornographic. Grown-ups will not be offended, however some may be envious. Masculinity will be a splendid addition to your collection of art and photography books.
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5.0 out of 5 starsStunning!
By Maggie Holmes on April 9, 2014
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I became a fan of Michael's photography from his generously sharing it on social media sites. I find his work to be compelling, beautiful and far more than just erotic images ( though even in that realm they are exquisite). Through his lens he captures the strength, innate sexyness and in some cases a hint of vulnerability of his models. Every photo tells its own story and is captivating to the eye as well as the soul. I would be hard pressed to select just one as my favorite as each one talks to me. This book is filled with images that will tantalize, tempt, touch and leave you wanting more. I look forward to more of his work with baited breath!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBEAUTIFUL AND THOUGHT PROVOKING PHOTOGRAPHS
By Emptrix on December 21, 2014
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Incredible artistry in these photographs! Every photo tells its own story. The trust between the models and the photographer is evident in the photos. Some are teases, some are contradictions, all are thought provoking to varying degrees, and ALL show the beauty in the male form and body, from an artistic and not a prurient stand point. Michael Stokes is a photographic god when it comes to presenting the male form in ways that have deeper symbolic meaning and in ways that inspire the intellect. The photos, at the most simplistic level are gorgeous photos of gorgeous male bodies! The beauty of Michael's presentation is that one immediately, or almost immediately, sees a story or point of view that Michael and the model are presenting. Anyone who is offended by Michael's photos is most definitely not looking at the photographs with anything other than a lude and lurid intent! Michelangelo would have appreciated Michael Stokes photography for the incredible art that it is; the messages presented; and analytical thoughts provoked. I hesitate to use the word "passion" only because some will take the use of the word in the basest possible meaning, when the intention is the opposite. Never-the-less, "passion" is the most accurate word to express the feeling one senses in Michael Stokes relationship to his own work process and the ultimate product. These are serious artistic photographs, not beef cake!
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5.0 out of 5 starsOMG!! LOVE IT!!!
By Keira Grant on November 21, 2012
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Michael you have completely outdone yourself! I absolutely love this book. Not just for the men, well mostly, but for the dynamic work of art and heart that both you and your models have displayed!! Absolutely love it!!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis one is just plain superb
By Careful Buyer on March 21, 2013
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It appears that the photographer spent lots of effort in creating these images. My guess is that many are composite images and the reason is not that there are seams between the subjec and the background: the reason is because I cannot imagine how a nude model could have been in those places.

Having said that, I was (and am) stunned by the quality of this work. Even the very erotic (solo) images are quite well done.

I do have one complaint and that complaint I have with many photo books and that is that many images span two pages. I would rather spend more money and get my images in "one piece". [Publishers please take note of my complaint.]
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5.0 out of 5 starsAnd God created Man
By Grady Harp HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on December 6, 2012
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But Michael Stokes photographed man and the images he is able to offer in this impressive book are stunning indeed. Stokes' work has been seen and lauded in his previous books Turnon: Sports and Turnon: Muscles, but it is here, in this large and richly colorful collection, that he changes his stance a bit and decides to forego the paraphernalia of sports and just adore the human body.

It has been said that MASCULINTY (the book) sums up everything that makes Stokes' work special: strength, sex appeal and the perfection of the male body--staged in brilliant pictures that focus on the essential without denying the artist's eye for details. Stokes' models/men are powerful and seem to be ready for any encounter of any kind, be that hostile or amorous. He knows that fine line between raw sex appeal and innocent reserve and that is one reason this cluster of men are so appealing to everyone. Yes, there is complete frontal nudity here - just like on the Greek and Roman statues! Only with Stokes the men are a bit more `stoked' than with other artists. No disappointments here - just magnificent men out to strut and share their inordinately perfect physiques...etc. Grady Harp, December 12
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsNice.

Love this book~ of course, the photographer is super!

Published 13 months ago by Clin
3.0 out of 5 starsExactly as expected

Exactly as expected

Published 18 months ago by Dan
4.0 out of 5 starshotbook

Hot book.. got me in trouble with husband.. love all the pictures.. I would recommend the next he is producing

Published 19 months ago by mmsd15
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Amazing book and quality

Published 20 months ago by DOn
5.0 out of 5 starsBEST BIRTHDAY GIFT EVER!!!

This is a great picture book. I love the way Michael Stokes shows the full bodies of these men. It's beautiful photography, and I'd like to learn to do this myself, and it's sexy... Read more

Published 20 months ago by A.J. Morin
5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Intense color and detail.

Published 21 months ago by Wayne Raulin
1.0 out of 5 starsDon't waste your Money

Tasteless.

Published 21 months ago by Megan H. Benson
5.0 out of 5 starsMmm Men

Beautiful Models
Exquisite photography

Published 21 months ago by Romantic at <3
5.0 out of 5 starsLove, love, love it!!!!

I have never seen any better artistic photos of the male body as seen in this book!!! Michael is a genius!!!!!

Published 22 months ago by Beth Readd
5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful!!

Michael Stokes has such vision & an amazing gift for capturing the beauty of the male form. So many of these photos will take your breath away & make you appreciate art. Read more

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