Crazy Babe (Hardcover)

by Bob Coulter (Photographer)

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From the Publisher
Crazy babes, nude and colorful, frolicking along pastoral lakesides, the bowels of New York City, and everywhere in-between. Finally, 360 of Bob Coulter's greatest hits off the infamous photographic website are available in book form. Wow, cool Coulter!

"SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL"

About the Author
Bob’s professional progression from record producer to photographer is unexpectedly logical. Just as being able to say what you mean is not always easy, a good record producer is someone who intuitively understands what the artist wants to communicate, is able to find the language to extract it, and has the technical facility to capture it. Likewise, in Bob’s photography, he has an aesthetic in mind, honed the ability to communicate and extract it from "the talent," and has the confidence to know his work holds merit.

And the subject matter of Bob’s photography is certainly taken from his music career; sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Guitars are occasionally used as props, the infamous Chelsea Hotel --indelibly linked with rock and roll history-- is used as a location for several of the shoots. And then there are the needles and the lines. There are elements of rock and roll fantasy; many of the pictures could easily be looked at as stills from a music video, if only MTV would allow nudity.

As a record producer Bob was always "independent" but the nastiness of the business encouraged him to mold his life to an increasingly autonomous extreme, which the internet certainly allowed. Bob started his web site crazybabe.com in 1999, primarily as a get rich quick scheme. He started taking pictures shortly after, realizing that in a competitive market he needed original content.

Bob learned the rudiments of cameras and film in high school. But had it not been for the advent of digital cameras and photo programs such as PhotoShop Bob never would have picked up a camera again after some twenty years. These tools allow him to explore, learn and alter photographs without the prohibitive expense of film and developing. For technical assistance, Bob turned to professional photographers and friends such as Carol LeFlufy, Fortune Procopio, Nancy Davenport, Peter Gorman and Leland Ray.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Goliath Books (May 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3936709041
• ISBN-13: 978-3936709049
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.8 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #527,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Editing, October 22, 2005

By	Ambere R. St Denis "Observer" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Coulter doesn't consider himself a photographer, although he definitely has a gift. His images are highly erotic while not overtly glamorous. As a matter of fact, this could have been titled "White Trash Diva" except not all of his models are strictly caucasian. It's essense is, however, raw in an explicit way that is nevertheless enticing. The book is divided by model and some photos are stunning while others should have been on the cutting room floor. But, I was not disappointed and the price was appropriate. Overall a good addition to my collection.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting, May 9, 2005

By	J. GOYETTE "LIL JOEY" (WP, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The photos are beautiful and the models are sexy. There are a number of photos that are more pornograpic than artistic but there are some very erotic artistic jorneys as well.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, September 12, 2004

By	Anthony J Sasso (Melrose Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews

Lots of pages, great quality. There isn't any one particular showcasing in this book that you can point your finger to and say ''Oh yeah, heres the theme.'' This book is more of a compendium of sorts. All sorts of models, all sorts of poses, all sorts of themes. Very good mix. And I'm serious - LOTS of pages. Well worth the cash. Some of the stuff is stylish, and some of it is just plain smutty. It's all done with taste, though. Go ahead and get this one.