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Ruven Afanador

Mil Besos: 1000 Kisses Hardcover – September 29, 2009

by Ruven Afanador (Author), John Galliano (Introduction), Diane Von Furstenberg (Contributor),

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Ruven Afanador—one of today’s most respected and in-demand editorial and fashion photographers—presents Mil Besos, a unique and arresting vision of the flamenco women of Spain. Often photographed wearing haute couture creations that were inspired by their dancing, the women’s vibrant and dramatic personalities come alive in Afanador’s portraits. This instant classic is an homage to the passions and traditions of the soon-to-be-lost culture of flamenco, a singular art form that has influenced the work of filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, as well as fashion designers John Galliano and Diane von Furstenberg, who have contributed insightful texts to this luxuriously produced monograph. Mil Besos will appeal to classic photography lovers, dance enthusiasts, and fashionistas alike.

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240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Rizzoli
Publication date

September 29, 2009
Dimensions

11 x 1 x 13.75 inches
ISBN-10

0847833399
ISBN-13

978-0847833399
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“The Columbian-born fashion photographer Ruven Afanador has built a remarkable career out of capturing the raw and impassioned beauty of his subjects. His latest book, an homage to the women of flamenco entitled ‘Mil Besos’ –1,000 kisses, in Spanish—is perhaps his most powerful work yet. The women in these images, dressed in all-black Galliano, Versace and Dolce & Gabbana, their eyes rimmed in inkey kohl, emerge from Mr. Afanador’s imagination, inspired by the fantastic tales told to him as a child.” ~New York Times

“The severe drama of the Spanish musical genre comes to life in seductive pictures bathed in Afanador’s high-contrast chiara and scuro.” ~LA Times

"Flamenco has fascinated the Columbian photographer Ruven Afanador since he heard stories of Spain as a child...he reinterprets the art in 'Mil Besos,' a book of portraits coming out this fall." ~The New Yorker

About the Author

Ruven Afanador is the author of two photographic monographs, including the highly collectable Torero. He is a longtime contributor to Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Elle, as well as The New York Times. John Galliano is the head of Dior and one of the most innovative fashion designers working today.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rizzoli (September 29, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0847833399
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0847833399
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 1 x 13.75 inches

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Charles J. Selden

Beware of Mil Besos

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2009

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The book fails to live up to my expectations: I expected color because The New Yorker Magazine (14 Sep) shows two pictures in color with a caption that says Afanador "reinterprets" these pictures in Mil Besos which, I now discover, is strictly black and white. The New Yorker editorial office claims "reinterprets" means black and white. The New Yorker editorial office also says the Amazon listing states the book is black and white but that is incorrect. Any resemblance between this book and expensive "coffee table" art books is only in the high list price. The book's physical quality is below standard. As for the text, the one-page tributes to Afanador--each supposedly "signed" and written by each of the famous designers--are so similar to one another in style, content and length that either they are amazingly coincidental or the work of one publicist. Afanador and buyers of the book deserve better. My book will go back to Amazon for a full refund.

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rosa

mil besos book

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2012

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my book came on time..and it was new and i am very happy... but
i would have like them to send my packet like a gift (it just take a + on the packet on gift.!!
so i did not have to pay 25 procent in import taxes ( to europe) denmark.

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barbara bergstrand

bizarre

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014

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probably meant to be avant garde but i wanted some beautiful flamenco dancers gypsies in costume and these appeared to be circus people sorry...it was not what i expected ..

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2012

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I think this is an AMAZING book. I also recognize that it is not for everybody. Still is captivating, at times hilarious. The pictures are big the quality of the Book is excellent.

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Deirdre Anderson

Brilliant photos!

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012

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These images are so wonderful. Their raw quality gives such a fantastic new energy to flamenco - the 'duende' jumps out of the book the minute you open it.

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Jacqueline Hyde

Mil Gracias por Mil Besos

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2009

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This is a high quality book based on an amazing exhibit featuring Afanador's postmodern vision of Gypsy flamenco women.

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NYC Art Director

A Little Campy, A Little Crazy, Amazing Photos

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2010

I just received this book as a gift and it's great. Ruven Afanador is one of the best fashion and celebrity photographers working today. I've always been a fan of his, so I especially enjoyed seeing his extended take on one subject.

The book is a little over the top (just like flamenco!), and that's what I most like about it. The Amazon review is dead-on when it references Pedro Almodovar. Like all the best photo art books, there are a number of images that feel completely new and completely classic at the same time.

I was very surprised to see one of the reviews here. To me, the front and back covers of the book give an extremely clear indication of what to expect from the inside.

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chovin

Mil Besos

Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2012

THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. I am a professional photographer...with several art books in print...
when I saw this book... this is the project I would have like to shoot.
Congratulations Ruven

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perfecto

Reviewed in Spain on December 28, 2015

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Era un regalo.las fotos son maravillosas impactantes. Mi hermana esta encantada con este maravilloso libro. Arte y flamenco unido. Genial

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