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From its first issue in 1939, Glamour's Dos and Don'ts has been one of the magazine's most popular features (and its guiltiest of pleasures). Now the editors of Glamour have collected some of their favorite Dos and Don'ts, along with dozens of helpful sections on how to be a stylish Do, and avoid being a Don't, in The Glamour Big Book of Dos and Don'ts. Hundreds of examples from women on the street and celebrities on the red carpet provide the joys of rubbernecking alongside the practical value of level-headed fashion advice. It's irresistable.
From The Glamour Big Book of Dos and Don'ts
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It's a Style Guide and a Guilty Pleasure!
More Than 750 on-the-Street and Celebrity Dos & Don'ts
94 Illustrations Showing You How to Dress for Your Body Type
12 Amazing Makeovers to Learn from
Foolproof Advice on What to Wear—and What not to
Great Style is Within Your Reach!
Have you ever
Worn pantyhose with open-toed shoes?
Unintentionally flashed your boss with a too-low-cut dress?
Realized, when exiting the pool, that your brand new swimsuit is totally see-through when wet?
Otherwise committed a fashion slipup (or twenty)?
Then you need this book!
Finally! A what-to-wear guide for every situation, every budget, every body.
Learn from 750 on-the-street photos, expert makeovers and advice from top fashion designers.
There's not a woman alive who hasn't left the house wearing something regrettable, but Glamour is here to help. For 67 years, the magazine's beloved Dos & Don'ts column has made for hilarious rubbernecking, teaching readers invaluable lessons in style along the way. Now you can find all that fashion wisdom in one place. Read on—you'll never have a Don't day again!
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a weekend afternoon read .......2007-08-27
Nothing really new. It would be nice to have more to do examples, than not to do. However I finally learned what to do with my pear shape body.
I like this one.......2007-08-18
This is a very entertaining book. I really enjoyed reading it and laughing at some of the don'ts. I think I will make copies of some of the do pics to take with me next time I go shopping. I liked the ideas on how to dress for different times like work, picnic, reunion, ex-boyfriend, new years eve, etc. The only thing I didn't like was sometimes it looked like they went and took pics at a playboy event or something and threw those in just for sensationalism. I can understand one pic showing us that we shouldn't show our nipples and thong underwear but there were several pics of that and I felt it was unnecessary.
Excellent guide!.......2007-07-06
My mom got this for me when, at the age of 25, I landed my first "big job" that would require dressing well on a regular basis. Not only is this book highly entertaining, but the advice helped me round out my wardrobe and make strategic investments. It also helped me start my new job without looking like a college student, which is what I would have done without it. : ) I think it's good for anyone, of any body type, who wants to be fairly stylish -- this is not for someone simply trying to find the basics or the rules of business casual, for example -- and I think the fashions are appropriate at least for anyone in their twenties, and probably thirties as well. (Though I can only speak for myself, of course...)
Be aware that the book is very New York City. Some of these looks may be "too fixy" for a smaller town. I live in a medium-sized metro area and sometimes have to edit, but for the most part, they work out just fine.
A fun and useful fashion book!
Love it.......2007-07-04
This book makes a great gift, a great coffee table book, a great resource and a great read. I highly recommend this book. It's classy, clever and helpful.
As Perfect As You!.......2007-05-21
"Do's and Don'ts" is a perfect match and an excellent "must-have" for every women's collection. It was an eye-opener when I received the book and immediately noticed how the "Don'ts" are so realistic.....It is exactly what women follow! Now with a "Do's and Don'ts" readily available at your fingertips, one can realize how something that looks so perfect to us is, in fact, the worst item to use! This excellent resource brings back that confidence to women and it sure makes dressing more lively and comfortable! I have lent it to many people including my 26 year old daughter and all I have received is "Perfect Book To Learn and Follow!"
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- Utmost synergism of fantasy, photography and art!
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- Pretty Good
- A bit different from his more recent work
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Deluxe, larger-format reissue of this collectible, long out-of-print book. The marriage of David LaChapelle's vivid, high-octane images with graphic artist, Tadanori Yokoo's super-saturated designs, is an astonishing showcase for the lollipop giddiness of the original. LaChapelle exaggerates the artificiality of fame and Hollywood culture in a head-on collision of color, plastic, and whimsy. His photographs challenge ideas of taste and celebrity, while taking us on a roller coaster ride through a hyper-sensationalized galaxy. L'il Kim becomes the ultimate status symbol, tattooed in the Louis Vuitton pattern. Madonna rises from pink waters as a mystical dragon princess. Pamela Anderson hatches out of an egg. The acclaimed Book of 101 Books: Seminal Photographic Books of the Twentieth Century recognizes David LaChapelle's 1996 LaChapelle Land as its 101st book. LaChapelle Land is packaged and produced by Callaway Editions.
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Utmost synergism of fantasy, photography and art!.......2007-01-16
After having bought David Lachapelle's "Heaven to Hell" in the Taschen bookshop in Berlin last november, I was flabbergasted by its content. Coming home I immediately surf to Amazon.com to order the other two books of this trilogy: "Lachapelle Land" and "Hotel Lachapelle". To me his work is the utmost synergism of fantasy, photography and art! For me, without doubt the most impressive and striking artbooks I bought in 2006!!
Wubbe Koning, Heiligerlee, The Netherlands
Imagination in action..........2006-03-13
How about photographing what your mind sees? That's the journey Lachapelle takes us in every picture. Lachapelle, along with a couple of other great photographers, is what I would call an acquired taste and a bi-polar one it is. Either you love it or you hate it...
Anyone interested in serious photography should have, at least as a reference, any of Lachapelle's books.
As for this one, all I have to say is that I enjoyed the journey. And what a journey it was...
Pretty Good.......2006-02-24
I bought this book after being a fan of Lachapelle for a few years- and i've already got Hotel LaChapelle.This book doesn't really compare that well to Hotel Lachapelle, but its a good book to have if u want to document his work pre 1996, and although it has some stunning photographs, i was more impressed by the (presumably bigger budget) photos in Hotel Lachapelle, so. in a nutshell; if you trying to decide between this and His second book, get the second one, but this isnt a bad book to have.
A bit different from his more recent work.......2006-01-23
I purchased this book after viewing David Lachapelle's website, and while it is certainly a decent collection of photographs, the photos lack some of the style that Lachapelle's more recent work has. If you are a fan of the work found on his website, then I would suggest Hotel Lachapelle instead of this book.
Book Description
The prolific relationship between fashion and photography is a mind-boggling burst of inspiration. The innovation and ideas of fashion design have in fact generated an extraordinary output of creativity and transformed fashion photography into one of the most seductive and influential languages of our day.This large format book full of stunning images is not merely a record of twenty years of fashion and icons tied to the world of Dolce & Gabbana, but it is also a complete and exclusive photographic anthology and collection of articles and images that the world's top fashion magazines have dedicated to Dolce & Gabbana.This book of over four hundred pages is a compendium of the styles and creative trends of both fashion and photography and includes memorable photos by Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Klein, Peter Lindbergh, Craig McDean, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Mario Sorrenti, Paolo Roversi, Juergen Teller, Mario Testino, Michael Thompson, Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, and Ellen von Unwerth.The text by Mariuccia Casadio focuses on Dolce & Gabbana's special passion for fashion magazines and the styles, hallmarks and icons of contemporary fashion photography. Fashion Album is a charitable project which supports Child Priority Vogue.
Customer Reviews:
Dolce & Gabbana Fashion Album.......2007-06-08
There are few books in which every page is a work of art in itself. This fashion album is such a book. Everyone should experience the artistry of each photographer and his subject. Awesome work!
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS.......2007-03-01
The volume is fantastic in a number of ways: it's not a chronological compendium of photographs which is a plus in my opinion. Photos are arranged by photographer, which gives well deserved credit to those who bring fabulous images to life. I also like the fact that each photograph is captioned with the name of the publication, month and year, and the model's name. It gives the ladies credit, and reminds us of the fleeting nature of their work. Linda and the rest of the ueber-models don't need a caption, we all know who they are, but so many of the other ones have come and gone :) Be prepared to see about a 50/50 mix of color and BW photography. And enjoy photos from major European magazines, some of which select styles and types of photos that one may not find in the US. It's not just nudity, but a certain flair that is so european.
In sum - get this wonderful book, it's well worth it.
P.S. It weighs a ton, so don't lift the package too swiftly when it arrives at your door :)
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• Step-by-step recipes for great pictures
• Demystifies lucrative fashion and beauty photography
• Beautiful examples with diagrams and instructions—everything the photographer needs in the studio or on location
Learning to set up, use, and control lighting is the biggest challenge for photographers in the field of fashion and beauty. Never fear! This book shows exactly how to become a lighting master. Dozens of stunning examples—some taken in a studio, others on location—are analyzed with set up details, lens choices, composition decisions, and lighting diagrams, plus step-by-step directions on re-creating the look. From an inventory of every essential piece of equipment, with a full explanation of how, when and why to use each one, to an in-depth discussion of the film versus digital formats, The Lighting Cookbook for Fashion and Beauty Photography is the complete guide to mastering this popular and lucrative genre.
Customer Reviews:
Very good introduction to fashion photography.......2007-07-31
This is a very good book that accompishes it's specific topic, and does deliver simple "cookbook" recipes for portraits.
I got my money's worth, as I can "read between the lines" on many of the photos and the diagrams, however there are other authors more articulate in describing what that do, and more helpful in terms of having more thorough diagrams. This is a relative critism, as a novice may wince at some lights being 2 EV more than another, and not be comfortable with the lack of precise f stops or ratios of main to fill lights.
Yes, I could take off a point for there not being a "behind the scenes" photo of the actual set as some books have supplied. I also know that that such photos of actual studio sets could intimidate those with home studios from even trying to duplicate these images, lacking $10,000's of equipment that is at the beck and call of pro fashion photographers.
While a few model's makeup is clearly on the garish and gaudy side (Halloweenish comes to mind), that's fine with me, as I'm just interested in learning the lighting, and not bothered by the funky models- some look as if they are outer space vampires, with others made up as if from the 1930's.
One thing I've realized is the value of a good makeup artist. They really make a pleasant face into a stunning image suitable for a full page ad in Vogue, and know how to apply suitable makeup to handle the contrasty light that abounds in some magazines, making the model's face "pop out" at you, and justify the hefty advertising dollar$$ and similar model fees for the few lucky models who made it to the top. Same goes for hair stylists. It can often take 2-3 hours of work by these artists before a model is ready for the photographer.
For photographers using more everyday models and friends and families, and interested in picking up a few good hints on recreating some Vogue/fashion images with "real people" subjects, this 144 page book is well worth the price. It is worth trying out the different techniques that are not in the usual bookstore publications, as you try your hand at "fashion" style images.
Great information and great photos.......2007-07-16
This book is full of great and professional photography. Many different lighting principles and schemes are explained in detail, and it shows that the authors know what they are talking about.
Outstanding.......2007-05-14
Pros: This book had excellent ideas for lighting, with several examples, and also several modifications to "popular" lighting techniques. For fashion and beauty lighting, I haven't found a better book.
Cons: The makeup and styling in several of the examples is somewhat dated-looking...so I would only use it for lighting, not styling.
Good book, could have been much better.......2007-01-06
The diagrams are good, but could have been much better. They should have included EXACT exposure readings, EXACT size of lightsources such as softboxes, EXACT distances of light(s) from subject, EXACT exposure used (as opposed to metered incident exposure).
Many of the photos are, sadly, so "over the top" in styling that they are useless as models or guidelines. Most readers trying to do pro-quality stuff would not want such bizarre styling.
If a new edition comes out, it should have more complete data, it should concentrate on straightforward shots/lighting of the type most readers are interested in, it should cut way down on the bizarre over-the-top shots ... and would then be pretty much perfect.
Easy steps that improved my photography 100%.......2006-07-05
I shoot models for a modeling agency in NYC. I was happy to see a lighting book that specifically adressed models. The lighting set-ups were easy to understand, and very specific. I learned how the authors produced a clean even "Beauty Light" that makes the skin look radiant. Now i know how they shoot those make-up ads. This lighting is also great for everyday portraits. The lighting set-up made even my family portrait look amazing.
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What makes fashionistas willing to pay a small fortune for a particular designer accessory -- a luxe handbag, for example? Why is it that people all over the world share the conviction that a special occasion only becomes really special when a champagne cork pops -- and even more special when that cork comes from a bottle of Dom Pérignon? Why are diamonds the status symbol gemstone, instantly signifying wealth, power, and even emotional commitment?
One of the foremost authorities on seventeenth-century French culture provides the answer to these and other fascinating questions in her account of how, at one glittering moment in history, the French under Louis XIV set the standards of sophistication, style, and glamour that still rule our lives today.
Joan DeJean explains how a handsome and charismatic young king with a great sense of style and an even greater sense of history decided to make both himself and his country legendary. When the reign of Louis XIV began, his nation had no particular association with elegance, yet by its end, the French had become accepted all over the world as the arbiters in matters of taste and style and had established a dominance in the luxury trade that continues to this day. DeJean takes us back to the birth of haute cuisine, the first appearance of celebrity hairdressers, chic cafes, nightlife, and fashion in elegant dress that extended well beyond the limited confines of court circles. And Paris was the magical center -- the destination of travelers all across Europe.
As the author observes, without the Sun King's program for redefining France as the land of luxury and glamour, there might never have been a Stork Club, a Bergdorf Goodman, a Chez Panisse, or a Cristophe of Beverly Hills -- and President Clinton would never have dreamed of holding Air Force One on the tarmac of LAX for an hour while Cristophe worked his styling genius on the president's hair.
Written with wit, dash, and élan by an author who knows this astonishing true story better than virtually anyone, The Essence of Style will delight fans of history and everybody who wonders about the elusive definition of good taste.
Customer Reviews:
The Origin Of Our Modern Concept Of Style.......2007-06-04
This is not really a book, but more of a collection of essays examining the origin of various modern concepts of style: hair, culture, fashion, marketing/tourism, footwear, fine dining, coffee, champagne, diamonds, mirrors, nightlife, umbrellas, shopping, perfumes, and entertaining.
As a scholar of French history and culture, the unifying theme of Joan DeJean's work is that the origins of these parts of our modern society came in the reign of Loius XIV of France, and fairly amazing are largly unchanged since their implementation.
By this I mean not the specifics of style, but in the way they function in the greater culture.
DeJean speaks well to the technology being developed at the time as well as the reasons that the late 1600's were the first time these aspects of life could be mass consumed, instead of say, the 1200's.
Frivolous.......2007-05-24
I wasted an hour searching for something of substantive interest in this work. It was time spent in vain. A frivolous book about frivolous things.
A good read, but lacks depth.......2007-05-15
Topic Selection: B+ Although the book may seem a little all over the place to some, focusing on such diverse aspects of culture as food, clothing, champagne, perfume, parties, and even umbrellas, DeJean does a good job of relating the different parts of the book to one another. She ties them all to a very specific period of history and especially to Louis XIV.
Scholarship: C- DeJean seems to rely fairly heavily on a rather small number of sources, despite the fact that the total number of sources is pretty good. Also, at least some footnotes would help the book.
Readability: A- This book was obviously written to be consumed by a general audience. DeJean's style is very easy to read, although some of the chapters seem repetitive, as she often comes to the same conclusion.
Impartiality: C I detected a definite "France is great" tone to this book that could sometimes be a little distracting. One also gets the impression that DeJean thinks that the move towards rapidly changing fashions was inevitably a good thing, for which she does not give a reason. She was not biased in an overbearing way, but there is definitely a bias there.
Overall: B- I really enjoyed the book and for beginners to this area of history, I think it is ideal. You learn a lot of those little things that you always wondered about, such as where the concept of dessert comes from. DeJean's style is readable and she is obviously passionate about the subject. Serious scholars should stay away, as the book does not always adequately cite it's sources and does not prove its argument as adequately as it could.
Vive La France!.......2006-06-01
Is not the words "Joie de Vivre" French for joy of life? Qui!
The French work to live while North Americans live to work. Life is short and no wonder Hemingway said that those who know Paris never forget it.
An interesting take on the Gaulle of living.
fluff history.......2006-03-03
Some more rigorous historical analysis would have turned this 'lite' read into something worthwhile. The crude translations of 17th-century France into modern-day America, irrespective of different economic systems and radically discrete cultures, turn what could have been an inspired thesis into the kind of chatter you'd expect to hear from grandma.
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- Photography tastefully done
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Dressed in nothing but Jimmy Choo spikes and a single piece of Cartier jewelry, a constellation of beautiful, successful and empowering women bare all in aid of the Elton John Aids Foundation.
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Nothing is perfect.......2006-10-03
I have to say I agree with (most) of the other reviewers that the photos are of excellant quality, the women are beautiful and it's for a good cause. The only slightly disturbing thing is that the amount of skin shown seems to be related to the "accepted" beauty of the model. By that I mean the professional models were all fully naked and obviously quite comfortable being so; while some of the other ladies were photographed covered up (although obviously naked). It would be interesting to know if the model was ill at ease in being naked or the photographers were sub-conciously suggesting a more covered up shot. Either way it's a shame that the likes of Sarah Ferguson was hidden under some sort of blanket rather than uncovered in the true spirit of the book.
All in all and excellent collection.
Awsome work.......2005-10-26
Not only is this book for a good cause, It is also amazing. The photography is outstanding and I am a photographer. It is all in very good taste. Beautiful Work!!!
Very basic photography quality. Not very professional........2005-08-28
I was very disappointed in the quality and compositions of the photographs in this book. This book was published for a good cause but one would think the "professional" photographers would be more creative in their props and lighting. Save your money. Don't buy this book.
Four Inches.......2005-08-23
When I recieved this book I was very pleased with the sheer size and over all look of the book. Then as I paged through it I found all but a few pictures to be absolutely beatuiful, I didn't care too much for the toilet photos and maybe one or two others. I love black and white photos, I also have an obsession with choo shoes and of course I love jewerly so this book brought them all together so beautifully and on beauitful women. I am begining a career in photoghraghy and found this book to be very tastful except the above mentioned which were more silly. Above all else proceeds go to a great cause AIDS in women.
Photography tastefully done.......2005-08-23
This is a great conversation piece. Very sexy, yet classy as well. Love it!
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Every nude and lingerie photography shoot will benefit from the camera techniques, posing strategies, and prop selections discussed in this handbook from a seasoned model photographer. Sections on evaluating and modifying light, changing the setup, and ensuring the correct white balance combined with a gallery of set, prop, and posing possibilities provide photographers with the technical and artistic inspiration they need to visually enhance a model's assets and create the perfect mood. A variety of situations are covered, including photographs in water, of couples, and of tattoos. Based on the author's 20 years of experience, this handbook emphasizes the photographer's need to cultivate trustworthy relationships with their models in order to ensure the ease and trust that makes for stunning results.
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Great Tips.......2007-06-14
This book provides great tips for beginners like myself.
This is rather a photo book, not book about taking photos........2007-03-06
A said before, book consist of basically "well, i was there and i asked {ModelName} to do this, and she selected this pose, which makes this nice image" paragraphs...
So this book is collection of images with few not to detailed sentences about every shot.
I certainly expected more from this book.
Good start but becomes repetitive........2007-02-13
The book isn't very good at really explaining how the shot was created. So if you want to learn about how or why a certain setting was used in detail, this isn't the book for you. If you want to get some good ideas of tasteful nude/portrait photos, this could be the ticket. Some of the narratives of the motivation behind the shot is helpful. However by the end of the book, you may end up disappointed that you read the whole thing. About half way through the book just skim the verbiage and enjoy the photos.
Poor Quality photos, no real information.......2007-02-09
I brought this book a while back and was not happy with it, lucky for amazon I'm a lazy person when it comes to returning things, especially onine. The photos are poor, they look like someone used a compact camera to take the shot, and with no artistic or creative skill either.
There are maybe a few pictures which may be considered close to pro level but as a non pro myself I can already acheive better quality pictures. i expected more than this, there was no depth to the pictures on how they were designed or envisioned by the photographer, just a bunch of random pictures.
awesome.......2007-01-30
A great combination of practical advice and creative insight. This book shows real talent in protraying a delicate subject matter. The use of different locations and lighting techniques shows off Mr. Lemon talent and skill. A must have for any glamour photogher's library
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Use natural light like a photographic artist! A truly glamorous fashion or "beauty" picture often needs an exotic setting, and that means meeting the challenges of outdoor photography, from the sun's brightness to overhanging clouds. Control the light, add to it, block it off, or reflect it to create the right alluring look with the help of expert advice and hundreds of magnificent, high-quality images in both color and black-and-white. Here's the whole process of conducting a fashion shoot, from the choice of location to the time of day and techniques employed. Professionals offer tips and explanations, and their setups appear in easy-to-follow diagrams. There's a wealth of different ways to manipulate and artificially enhance the light to create a mood, flatter the subject, and catch the eye. The broad range of styles drawn from editorial, commercial, and personal portfolios will prove invaluable to any photographer.
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How to write a photographic book.......2005-11-18
Why is it so hard to find good photography books? Why is it so difficult for good photographers to write them?
Fortunately among the mounds of photography books available, there are exceptions. Those rare, rare books that are worthy of your purchase, worth the time that you spend reading and yes, studying them.
Outdoor Lighting: Fashion & Glamour is such a book. While not new (copyright 2003), this is a photographer's book and as such, will age very well. It sticks to its' subject. Filled with breathtakingly beautiful images. Diagrams for every shot. THIS is how to write a photographic book.
What makes this such an exceptional book? Cathy Joseph dissects each and every image for us. She starts by giving you "The Brief", why the photograph was taken, how it was to be used and instructions given to the photographer. She then discusses the selection of the location, the composition and lighting and technique. Every photo has a fact file and a technical details box. A section at the end of the book gives contact information for eveyone of the wonderful photographers in the book. Webpages, phones, email addresses. Alas, she doesn't list her own contact information for those of us who are now her devoted fans.
This book is well worth your money, well worth studying the techniques listed. This book WILL make you a better photographer, and isn't that what these books are supposed to be about?
Bring us more like this, Cathy Joseph!
great setup collection.......2005-04-17
I really liked this book. Each page shows you a great photograph, the brief, the location, composition and lighting description. There is a lot of creativity in each picture and there are a lot of cheap and simple but effective setups.
I gave this book only 4 stars because the only thing I miss is an extended description of the lighting techniques used in these pictures, since it only resumes to a couple of lines. The author don't teach you ilumination techniques by itself but she presents you a collection of mini interviews with the photographers in the structure of: brief, location, composition, lighting technique and a diagram. Some diagrams are missing and some are not so clear.
I think I've learned much more than outdoor lighting. The book gave me a source of inspiration, film techniques (there is no single digital shot in this book), composition sense (I'm not afraid of cutting out the faces anymore) and the conviction you don't have to spend thousand of dollars for a great lighting setup.
great book.......2003-11-25
I personally feel that I got exactly what i expected.
A book with great full length up-to-date color images, diagrams so that you can see exactly how the lighting was set up, a paragraph explaining why the photographer was hired and what look the client wanted, how and why the photographer chose a certain location and the photographers own comments about the shoot. Oh, also you get to know the camera, film and settings that were used to capture the image.
I like this book because the photographs were actually good!
I felt i learned a bit about the photographer as one says that he never uses reflectors or flashes and how another confessing that it took 4 rolls of film to get the right shot for his portfolio.
Now you're not going to get a full history of the photographer or a step by step guide to shooting outdoor location shots but there is enough said about each picture to give you an better understanding about how it's done.
I look through this book 3-4 times a week and it delivers everytime.
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When Gianni Versace was shot dead outside his Miami villa on July 15, 1997, few believed that his fashion empire would survive. The chutzpah and flamboyance of Versace the fashion house seemed inseparable from Versace the man. And yet, a year later, Versace remained buoyant, its reputation and market position if anything enhanced by its creator's tragic fate.
This book goes some way toward explaining why. From his first 1980 collection, Versace cannily engaged a great photographer, Richard Avedon, who stylishly wedded his designs to a potent blend of celebrity, beauty, flesh, sex, and humor, which became instantly identifiable as Versace--poised, pansexual, tongue firmly in sculptured cheek. Whether in trademarked group shots of intricately entangled supermodels, Stallone nude and stone-faced, Elton gleeful in drag, or Bon Jovi proudly strutting his buff bod, Avedon equals Versace--to the extent that he can show Kate Moss, without a stitch of Versace (or anything else), and we know that she is thinking Versace. This gorgeous volume collects more than 170 photographs, and gives us, as it justly proclaims: "A glimpse of the impassioned shameful opulent titillating sewmanship of that daredevil magician of art and artifice who was and will always be Gianni Versace." --Alan Stewart
Book Description
This book is almost completely full-bleed photographs taken by Richard Avedon of the Versace collections. The book is divided into 8 sections, by themes: Rembrance of Flings Past; Lust & Found; That Obscure Object of Desire; Gathering Moss; Rocks and Other Hard Places; The Way of All Mesh; Look Homeward Angel; and A Quick Stitch in Time. The sequencing of the photographs makes for an amusing, sexy presentation.
Customer Reviews:
Nostalgic and somewhat delightful.......1999-05-10
This is an archive of the advertisments and editorials for Versace. His pictures, like his clothes are refreshing, and surprising. Those who buy this book will encounter some director's cut images. However, "The Naked" lacks the better Versace campigns. Those familiar with Versace photographs will wonder why they did not include the better shots... Some pictures are amazing, yet, some didn't have the luster. And unfortunately, the bad outnumber the good. With the price, it is still a good buy but leaves you craving more.
Book Description
This guidebook to nude and beauty photography provides amateurs and professionals alike with the necessary tools to create tasteful and artistic images that exceed expectations. With tried-and-true, expert guidance, the entire photo-shoot process—from developing the desired style and look to digital post-production techniques—is explained. Tips on posing and lighting, styling hair and makeup, and establishing a rapport with the subject, as well as chapters on creating smart marketing strategies, building a client base, and maximizing referrals to creating eye-catching displays and websites, are also included.
Customer Reviews:
dont buy only for the cover........2007-03-23
the information is very superficial and images looks a little old, like 80's.
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