Naked Men

Description

This volume documents a moment in the history of American culture - a period in the 1930s, 40s and 50s that gave birth to a new notion of male beauty and desire, and to a new type of male icon. Long before Stonewall and the gay pride movement, a small group of daring men - photographers and the models who sat for them - helped pave the way for male sexual liberation. Led by photographer George Platt Lynes, and featuring men such as Jean Marais, Yul Brynner, Paul Cadmus and Tennessee Williams, the group - straight men as well as gay - shattered taboos surrounding the artistic representations of the male figure. The influence of their work continues today, and can be seen in the work of modern artists including Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts and Robert Mapplethorpe. Review: Why? - Why on Earth would anybody pay £76 to see pictures of naked men? It only gets two stars because of the hunk on the front cover. Anyway, you can get far more for less at the charity auctions on a Friday night at the local nightclub! For twenty pounds or so, you could get your own naked fireman to rub ky jelly over! And it's all for a good cause! Review: The book of Naked men - The stunning photography that captures the insight into the male form beautifully by David leddick. Perfect as a gift or A individual journey with the art of masculine nudity. Great condition & arrived early.