Women by Women (Hardcover)

~ Stephanie Kuhnen (Editor), Sophie Hack (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Devoted to nude and erotic photography by women photographers, this new exciting book illustrates the emotional force and sensual beauty of the female body as seen through the feminine lens.

This gorgeous book features the works of some of today’s most important female photographers. More than one hundred images explore themes such as introversion and extroversion, the private and the public. The book examines the distinctly female aspects of erotic photography, and what emerges is a profoundly sympathetic relationship between viewer and subject. And, as a number of these women artists have worked as models themselves, their perspective on this role adds yet another layer to this powerful volume. Strikingly beautiful and elegant, this provocative collection is a lovely introduction to an increasingly important genre.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 379132862X
• ISBN-13: 978-3791328621
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #842,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone!, May 19, 2003

By A Customer

Wow. Does that sum it up? The artwork in this book is amazing! There truly is something for everyone - from Marilyn Monroe to total Fetish! From form & curves to out & out sexuality, this book really covers the spectrum. The great part about models with FEMALE photographers is the way they capture the essence of a woman! The freedom, the imperfections, the sexy way they feel about themselves, versus one more pin-up-perfect-model-book. I think we've seen enough Hollywood types! I'd have to say also there are a lot of real breasts in this book which was a breath of fresh air! Thank you!

18 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars diversified views, July 1, 2004

By	jenni tapanila (helsinki, Finland) - See all my reviews

i enjoyed the book loads as it is a collection of photos from several female photographers. although there's a lot of variety, there's no porn and all of the material is within 'normal' limits. no surprises, plain artistic and erotic stuff, but i liked that.

there are macros and full body shots, and surprisingly many women are on a bed, partly covered by sheets or such. the feeling that comes across the book is joy but it's not too obvious, i think the photos are just positive in how they perceive women. what was also interesting is that even if there is erotism in the photos, it is not the same as when men photograph it. women in the book are not objects.

i can recommend this book :)

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If you appreciate real women., September 21, 2005

By	James Stacy "we the willing. are lead by the ... (Iraq, or where ever the army needs me) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

while the cover modle is not a good represintation of the models in the book. It is a book that really shows the real everyday women that roam the earth in all thier natural beauty. I bought this book to aid in an art class study. This was an outstanding book to own.