Dream: The Dark Erotic Photographic Visions of John Santerineross (Hardcover)

~ John Santerineross (Author)

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After forcing fans to wait for five years, John Santerineross again proves his genius of dark erotic art as he releases his eagerly anticipated second book of disturbing yet titillating images, entitled "Dream". This sequel to "Fruit of the Secret God" is an exploration of John's dream imagery and iconography through the use of the photographic medium. Hailed as "The leading dark erotic artist of our time" by media, fans and fellow artists, John again demonstrates his intelligence and talent in producing work that is provocative, disturbing and erotic.

"Dream" is a 9" x 12" hardcover photography book with dust jacket. 120 full color pages, it includes 50 new and never-before-seen images. Accompanying John's disquieting, sensual images is an introduction offered by underground erotic writer, Nina Hugo and a short story written by artist and writer Bethalynne Bajema.

From the Author

Intimidated by the world of shadows, but seduced by the potential of discovery, with expected breath I plunged into the murky well of the unknown- the dark provocative dreams of John Santerineross. My vision at first was cloudy, and my perception unclear. As my eyes adjusted, the darkness dissipated, I found myself lost in a realm of eroticism, religion and restraint. Denying the habitual impulse to retreat from what at first made me uncomfortable, I waded further into a darkness that became warm with evocative musing. The farther I traveled, the more I realized that the world I had entered was not so unfamiliar, but simply another dimension of what I already knew. It seemed now, that the unease I suffered upon entering the realm of John Santerineross had been transmuted. I found myself changed. Wander through this darkness with me along the path I’ve tread, and experience for yourself the power that is the imagery of John Santerineross. ……………..Nina Hugo

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Attis Publishing (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967354315
• ISBN-13: 978-0967354316
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #313,352 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful, Challenging Perspective of Erotic Art, November 28, 2004

By	Jack Gilbert "Editor of Michelle7.com" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dream is the second book from American art photographer, John Santerineross, and further substantiates his wicked genius that was so rapturously introduced in "Fruit of the Secret God". There is no sense of evolution here; Dream takes off right where "Fruit of the Secret God" left off five years ago. And it screams!

Perusing through the pages of Dream is like entering another world, another dimension of human consciousness. A murky, cavernous realm where nightmares are reality, where Carl Jung sips tea with Freddy Kruger. The naked forms within are showcased as erotic centerpieces that are themselves part of a grander, seemingly more menacing vision. Bodies and body parts, shapes, symbols, and variety of different objects are weaved into a single, sexual tapestry, meant not so much to arouse as to incite.

Few will be able to view these images and not be moved, some may be offended, some excited, others frightened. But for those propitious few mesmerized and capable of looking deep into each portrait, and even deeper within themselves, they might be surprised to discover the most frighteningly original vision of human reality since Hiëronymus Bosch painted his medieval visions of Hell.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What the?, March 16, 2007

By	Psyche "Gothic Wiccan" (Lake Worth, Florida USA) - See all my reviews

In the introduction, the creator of these photographs claims that his works of art are inspired by his dreams.

If these are his dreams, I hate to see his nightmares!

All the models are nude, and are in strange positions: holding bizzare items, draped just so.

Kinda makes you wonder: what will this guy think of next?

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beauty and Darkness..the most powerful art I have ever seen, October 29, 2004

By	Heather Forrest - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was anxiously awaiting this title....after purchasing John's first book several years ago...I have hungered for more. This book exceeds my highest expectations!!! John Santerineross has the amazing ability to capture beauty and darkness simultaneously to create images that invoke an emotional response. I am amazed beyond words at the power in his images! I was mesmerized by each image, each detail...every part is hauntingly beautiful.
This book is a MUST HAVE!