- Hardcover: 174 pages
- Publisher: Goliath; illustrated edition edition (25 Jun 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 398058769X
- ISBN-13: 978-3980587693
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 17.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,140,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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SEXY GIRLFRIENDS is the first in Goliath's new series of books dedicated purely to amateur photography. Far from being a dilettante hobby ridiculously competing against professional photographers, amateur photography is a folk art in its very own style. As these photos from confirmed amateur Simon Nikolai prove, the same naive and cheeky concept, the makeshift and homespun colouration and composition etc. can equally be applied to photographing the female nude. In fact, this is a style which fashion designers and advertising people, magazine editors and designers frequently make use of.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Although part of Goliaths 'Absolut(e) Amateur' series, there is little amateur about this book. Nikolai is obviously an accomplished photographer, the models are all very attractive and shapely, the posing and staging of the shots very professional. Nikolais influences are obvious however, with Trevor Watson, Lorenz (Shaven Angels) and Jonvelle clearly inspirations. This is no bad thing though, all are great photographers with strong styles, and there are far worse people to be inspired by ! As a result this is a mix of 'fine art' , and 'sexy/confident' / 'celebration of life' styles. Overall though, lovely photos, lovely models and only a slight lack of originality, and a tiny loss of the fun of true amateur work let this down. A very good book with a slight identity crisis !
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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful
The title is very accurate
12 April 2002
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the better books I have seen and own in this genre. The photography technically is very good and consistent, and I must say I found all the girlfriends to be VERY sexy. Man my life should be so rough! It might be a bit explicite for some, but if you like provoctive, ...and pretty girls doing the posing, this book is worth the few bucks. It's not porn but it's not lightweight either. Enjoy!
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Underwhelming.
26 Sep 2002
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If, like me, you're a fan of Roy Stuart, Jan Saudek, Newton, Mapplethorpe, etc, you might naturally be drawn to this book. However, the photography here is pretty uninspired, the models (perhaps six in all) aren't particularly beautiful or interesting, nor are they doing anything interesting. It's more like a guy with a camera taking stock black and white photos for High Society or Genesis, circa 1984. Pretty boring. The book "Naked In Apartment 7," by Peter Gorman was FAR more engaging, with interesting-looking women, doing interesting things, in interesting places.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Sexy Girlfriends Absolute Amateurs
2 Nov 2002
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
From a photograpic standpoint, this book is not a 1, but 0. If one merely wants to look at naked women, there are web sites with much better for free. Publishers must be desperate for books.
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