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Fetish: Masterpieces of Erotic Fantasy Photography [Paperback]

Michelle Olley (Author), Tony Mitchell (Author)
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The mainstream acceptance of images and icons from the once secretive world of S/M fantasy - dominatrixes, bondage heroines, damsels in distress, and a wealth of other characters - have helped make fetish fantasy photography a legitimate artistic form. Fetish: Masterpieces of Erotic Fantasy Photography collects the best of this exciting genre, combining the finest contemporary images with some of photography's most notable "pre-scene" manifestations - images from 1950s underground and bondage publications; "kinky" creations from the '60s; and glamour work from the '70s and '80s. With 220 color, duotone, and black-and-white images from leading fetish photographers like Peter Ashworth, Chris Bell, Laurent Boeki, Wolfgang Eichler, and Horst P. Horst, and insight into fetish clubs and fashion houses, Fetish will excite connoisseur and curious alike.

About the Author

Mitchell is a senior lecturer in Writing and Cultural Studies at the University of Technology, Sydney. He has a PhD in Drama.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Running Press; illustrated edition edition (November 23, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560252537
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560252535
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,328,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Whips and Rubber and Rope, OH MY!, February 16, 2003
By J. Hancock (indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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You will be hard pressed to find a better collection of fetish photography from such a wide cross section of photographers. This is certainly the Best of the Best.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 48 photographers wide and one inch deep, June 13, 2001
This review is from: Fetish: Masterpieces of Erotic Fantasy Photography (Paperback)
48 photographers are represented in "Fetish", a survey of recent trends in determinedly decadent photos of women in vinyl, rubber or rope. Some, like Nobuyoshi Araki, show 2 photos, most get 4 photos and a few photogs get 6 pix, giving a fairly shallow sampling of each photographer. The range of work shown is also fairly narrow, but in this field, perhaps that's a benefit, particularly for newcomers. For example, there's nothing in "Fetish" to compare with Mapplethorpe's photo of a ... nailed and wired to a block of wood -- in fact there are very few photos involving males at all. So while the book deals with material that remains controversial and retains an illicit look, "Fetish" is a fairly safe first stride into the dark side. Reproduction quality is uneven but in the many cases where it is good, it is very good indeed. I REALLY want to hang out with Derek Ridgers...or Sandra Jensen. Really. I do. They must be much more interesting people than I am. And PLEASE could I hire a model like Mike McMillan's redhead with the blue rope. Gasp, what a picture.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A good general overview, July 18, 2001
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A survey of fetish work. As a result it doesn't hold together like a single photographer's work would, for example, the book jarringly jumps from black and white , to color, and back again, and the subject matter varies from the ordinary to the unusual. If you're looking for the high-style of a Joel Peter Witkin, this isn't your book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nicely Done
This is a book which will appeal to most anyone. Brilliant photography from a selection of top artists. I really enjoyed it.
Published on May 27, 2008 by Z. Rodrigues

2.0 out of 5 stars Great Cover Shot
One of the best cover shots of all time(responsible for the two star rating). Unfortunately that's about it.
Published on January 10, 2008 by J.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars a complete collection
this collection of the best work of several dozen fetish & erotic photographers from around the world will take your breath away. everything from the 1950s to now.
Published on September 18, 2004 by bondagequeenie

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best...
This book is very well done and delivered. Featuring some of the best fetish photography around, in addition to having the top models present in this book I give it two thumbs... Read more
Published on September 16, 2002 by Paige White

3.0 out of 5 stars Generally a pleasant coffee table-if-you-dare photo book
A pleasant but not exciting collection of fetish photographs by various photographers. Because every photographer only gets a page or two or three, there is no continuity to any... Read more
Published on August 20, 2002 by S. Mcausland

4.0 out of 5 stars Masterpieces of Theater
I have no experience with erotic or fetish photography, so I cannot review this book from a learned perspective. But, as the old saw goes, I know what I like. Read more
Published on May 13, 2002 by Patrick Burnett

4.0 out of 5 stars Fetish... yes
Mmmmhhhh....
if you like fetish, is ok. Some of them are really erotiq, but only a few of them are .... Ąstupid?
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Mmmhhh.... Read more
Published on August 30, 2001 by joal@joal.net

5.0 out of 5 stars NICELY DONE BOOK.
This was my first "fetish" book, and I really enjoyed it. The photos were nicely done and the book gave a good sample of different photographers work in the field. Read more
Published on March 2, 2001 by Steven

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Photography and Costuming
Fetishism doesn't personally attract me. However, in my continuing study of the human body for developing my own art work, the cover picture on this book snared me. Read more
Published on January 21, 2001 by carol irvin

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent sampling of the best fetish photographers
This book is an excellent introduction and sampling of the genre of fetish photography. Some of the top names in the field have their work included, such as Steve Diet Goedde,... Read more
Published on November 15, 2000 by Vargr

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