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Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd Visions of Paradise
£90.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Peak of Perfection: Nude Portraits of Dancers, Athletes, and Gymnasts
The search for physical perfection began with the Greeks, who first competed nude in athletic games in the 8th century BCE and created their gods in the ideal human form. Peak of Perfection celebrates the universal fascination with the nude and the power of beauty. The richly detailed, black and white, fine art photographs portray the apex of youthful vitality and the sublime architecture of the body. Alternately meditative and exhilarating, these dynamic performers express their sensuality and acrobatic skills so dramatically that the images leap off the page and grab you by the heart. Couples express the passion of romantic love and soloists display their virtuosity, the result of countless hours of training. Meticulously selected quotes from poets, artists, and philosophers throughout history complement the intimate portraits. This deluxe collection, which comes in a linen slipcase with embossed metallic ink, features stochastic printing, tri-tone images, and three double gate folds. It is a compelling invitation to contemplate beauty and to share with someone you love.
£62.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Calendar Girls, Sex Goddesses, and Pin-Up Queens of the '40s, '50s, and '60s
From one of the largest photographic pin-up collections in the world comes a stunning showcase of more than 350 commercial pin-up images, many never before seen, from the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s. Reproduced with meticulous attention to detail, the evocative images include some of the most alluring and spellbinding women of the 20th century. From playful "girls next door" to Marilyn Monroe's first pin-up, this is a must-have for any collector and is a classic tribute to the legendary pin-up queen.
£41.39