Female Bodybuilders is the second monograph by contemporary artist and photographer Martin Schoeller. In this work, he turns his unique style to female body builders. In Schoellers words, The women in my Female Bodybuilders series are outsiders. Typical viewers commonly regard them as freaks, incapable of comprehending why theyve gone to the extraordinary lengths required to achieve the unmistakable proportions of the competitive bodybuilder. The commitment levels these athletes demonstrate are as rigorous and demanding as those of any other extreme activity. And, given the public disinterest in their sport, and the practical demands of the lifestyle that makes it possible, there is a purity of purpose that few other serious athletes can matchWe all operate within narrowly constructed ideals of the good, the right, and the beautiful, all subject to the countless influences that swirl around us. The athletes presented here are no different in this regard, they are as vulnerable as any other person standing in front of a camera. So what is it that provokes our admiring, conforming, outraged or confused response? If a subject is proud of the way she looks, whose discomfort are you feeling?.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
| |||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more. |
Book Description
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, and more.
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is not for the serious bodybuilder nor do I think for the person who has an interest in the disciplin.
In my view, just a book to titilate the freaks out there!
The pictures show very little abs and no legs!
I'm sorry I bought it, waste of money!
In my view, just a book to titilate the freaks out there!
The pictures show very little abs and no legs!
I'm sorry I bought it, waste of money!
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
