Rating: Summary: Flashes of Brilliance in an Uneven Collection Review: Looking through this book you can see glimpses of Annie Liebovitz's brilliance - but too often all you see are mundane shots carried out as if she were on autopilot (or working at the portrait studio at K-Mart). Of course, reading about the schedule she had taking these shots points out the grueling task it was. Perhaps she should have selected 50 women instead of 200.
Rating: Summary: Sontag and Leibovitz have created a paean to womanhood! Review: I purchased a copy of this book as a gift for a family member, but when it arrived, I could not resist removing the shrink wrap. The rest is history; I was profoundly moved by the selection and editing process which must have gone into this book. While not one given to femi-babble, I have to say that this splendid photography and essay empower every American woman to be and do whatever it is that she wants to be and do. What a wonderful way to start or end a millennium! (Of course, I had to come back to Amazon for additional copies!)
Rating: Summary: Excellent book, highly recommended Review: Although it's expensive, this is probably Annie Liebovitz' best work to date. Her portraits of both famous and ordinary people are striking. It's an excellent study of sophiscated portraiture.
Rating: Summary: A surprise treat Review: I was browsing through a bookstore, waiting for my kids to get done with Boy Scouts, not looking for anything in particular, when I spied "Women" on a shelf near an easy chair. The plain cover of this large book intrigued me so I started to skim through the book. After about a minute, I sat down and spent 45 more minutes going through the book, page by page. I had never heard of the book and only vaguely know the authors from popular culture, but I'm hooked now. As a busy working mother I don't usually have the time to spend enjoying fine art, photography, or coffee table books. I have to say that this is an inspiring piece of work that had me so engaged in some of the photos that I conjured up my own life stories for these women in my mind and thought about what their real life is like, how to meet them, etc. Annie's photographs really spoke to me. I heartily recommend this book -- it's food for the soul. I only regret that I paid so much for the book that night (I had to give it to my best friend the next day).
Rating: Summary: Wonderful wonderful Review: I loved this book. It made me feel like a real woman.
Rating: Summary: A moving and exceptional book Review: This is definately my favorite book, and one I enjoy giving to special women friends. Annie Leibowitz has managed to capture the full spectrum of women, from the subdued and simple to the succesful and sophisticated. It is a moving book and a celebration to women's individuality and uniqueness. I warmly recommend it.
Rating: Summary: Just a name Review: I loved the book "Women," this book not only gave information on what all these amazing women do for a living, but it showed the pictures of them at work. A lovely tribute to WOMEN all over the world!
Rating: Summary: An Aesthetic Masterpiece Review: Through her incredibly artistic photos, Leibovitz depicts women from all walks of life in a truly stunning fashion. The wrinkles and sagging skin in the photographs must not perceived as ugly, but rather as badges of honor. Leibovitz does a commendable job of photographing all types of women, whether they be thin or fat, ugly or beautiful, all of the photos are truly works of art. I highly recommend this book to anyone who can appreciate an array of aesthetics.
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