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Title: The Body: Photographs of the Human Form by William A. Ewing ISBN: 0-8118-0762-2 Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: November, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: An exceptional collection
Comment: William Ewing has assembled a truly remarkable collection of photographs in his book, _The Body_. In twelve sections, ranging from idols to eros, he offers expert narration to photographic works that are sometimes stunning, sometimes shocking. There are pieces within this book that are difficult to look at, because they depict something we have been socialized to try to ignore or overlook (such as those showing birth defects, much physical scarring, or disease,) but each plate has something to say if we look closely (even if it only says, simply, "Behold.")
There are deeply-moving photographs, such as one from Lee Miller, which depicts prisoners at Buchenwald standing next to a large pile of human bones in 1945, and there are also arousing photos, like the erotic pieces from the twenties. Honesty is a frequent theme; several photographers have totally candid, unashamed self-portraits here that could be seen by some as unflattering, but still, here they are - honest.
Truly a humbling book in many ways; the photographic genius represented here is simply amazing, and the absolute humanity of us all is completely laid bare, the trappings of civilization and manners stripped away.
Powerful, sometimes strange, and very enjoyable.
Rating: 4
Summary: real nice collection
Comment: ewing has put together a nice history of photographing the body. he divided the book into eleven sections, though most of the photographs could easily be placed in other sections. ewing has eclectic taste, there are works that you almost feel shouldn't be here, and photographers that are severely under represented. but still, all in all, a great book for any art lover.
Rating: 5
Summary: Well worth the expense
Comment: This book is a wonderful exploration of the human body by using photographs. Also, Ewing's writing gives great background inforamtion regarding this history of nudes, photography, etc. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has an interest in art, especially photography and nudes.
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Title: The Century of the Body: 100 Photoworks 1900-2000 by William A. Ewing, Switzerland) Musee De L'Elysee (Lausanne, Christophe Blazer, Nassim Daghighian, Daniel Girardin, Nathalie Herschdorfer ISBN: 0500510121 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: 30 November, 2000 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: Love and Desire: Photoworks by William A. Ewing ISBN: 081182621X Publisher: Chronicle Books Pub. Date: September, 1999 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The Mammoth Book of Illustrated Erotica by Marilyn Jaye Lewis, Maxim Jakubowski ISBN: 0786709219 Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub. Date: 09 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: Venus: Masterpieces of Modern Erotic Photography by Michelle Olley ISBN: 1560252723 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: 30 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $27.50 |
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Title: Better Picture Guide to Photographing Nudes by David Daye ISBN: 2880465168 Publisher: Rotovision Pub. Date: April, 2001 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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