Sexy, sensual and softly surreal setting in gorgeous colour, the nude photography of Ralph Gibson frames the female form while also innovating in the arena of erotic imagery, calling out for tactile attention. Thumb through this exquisite tribute to the contours and curves of womanhood and experience the intimacy of the photographic lens. Reviving Taschen's sold-out Collector's Edition, this newly published tribute gathers the best of Gibson's exquisite nudes alongside some of his most recent works complete with a fresh in-depth interview by Eric Fischl. Strikingly graphic and loaded with subtle provocations, the master photographer's mysterious, dreamlike images pay homage to greats such as Man Ray and Edward Weston, while continually pursuing new frontiers. "A photographer once said that beauty in women is endless. Perhaps it was I who said it. [...] I love photographing women and could say that the form of the female body is absolute and perfect." - Ralph Gibson. A big and beautiful hardback23.7 x 31.6cm, 352 pages. Striking monochrome and colour images, many nipples and hirsute models. New from Taschen.
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