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Summary: scattered and confusing, but "arty"
Review: The layout of this book is certainly meant to be a scrapbook. This may have worked for the artist himself, but for us readers, it was hard to understand. The quotes on some pages are there (maybe) to contribute to the atmosphere but they are hard to read and makes it trivial and disturbing to the layout. The reference about the Thailand incident was something special though. The editing for the photographs, however, was a bit disappointing. There were a few repeating photographs ( such as the Stephine Seymores) that did not need repeating. Those spaces could have be used for other pictures of her. The number of pages is somewhat worth the price other than that, the content itself was interesting but not lasting.
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Summary: very attractive fashion pic
Review: The photos are very attractive. My only reservation is they are similar to most fashion photos. Nonetheless, it is a very good buy.
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Summary: Artistic Fashion and Glamour
Review: The sheer artistry of Sante D'Orazio's images makes this a must have for anyone who appriciates fashion and glamour images. His black and white images are especially beautiful, and even those who shun fashion may have to admit some liking for them. Although it is interesting that many of these images are outtakes from shoots that have not been published before, it is unfortunate that some of his best images are missing and in their stead are outtakes from those same shoots that are not quite as good.
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Summary: Great D'Orazio Images in a Wretched Format
Review: This book contains many nude female images that would probably earn the book an "R" rating if it were a motion picture. This book focuses on most of the same models and images as are found in the more recent book (from August 2000), Sante D'Orazio: Photographs. The images that are chosen for this book are better than in that one and there are more of them here. But the photographs in this book are greatly hampered by being placed onto a too-small page format. Most two-page spreads are hopelessly compromised by the center fold. I graded the book down two stars for the poor format and design. What a waste of great talent! I generally liked the idea of the book's format. Mr. D'Orazio gives you his best finished photographs from an assignment, surrounded by relevant scraps, contact sheets, and memorabilia pasted onto calendar pages. Some of these contact sheets are fascinating and add greatly to your understanding of the model. In his brief comments, Francisco Clemente notes that the "picture will compose itself, speak for itself." And they do, but the contexts amplify the messages in important ways. After the assignment, Clemente feels that D'Orazio has pasted onto these diary pages the "backstage sweat of unreachable beauties, actors, models, rock stars, who, unpackaged, reveal at times an endearing anxiety . . . ." For all of their campy, spontaneous feel, some will find the diary pages junky and unattractive. Between his more recent book and this one, I prefer this one. The images are enough better that they slighter overcome the format advantages that that book has. Here are my favorite images (I have noted the page numbers because the attribution is a little general in the book -- a lot of these are my favorite images in the more recent book, as well): Kristen McMenamy, Shelter Island, New York, 1986, p. 28 Robert De Niro, St. Mortiz, Switzerland, 1992, p. 68 Frederique, St. Bart's, c. 1990, p. 85 Kim Basinger, Hollywood, California, 1993, p. 89 Johnny Depp, Hollywood, California, 1995, p. 110 Stephanie Seymour, St. Bart's, 1992, p. 116 Cindy Crawford, New York City, 1990, pp. 118-119 Cindy Crawford, Los Angeles, 1991, pp. 120-121 Christy Turlington, New Jersey, 1986, p. 124 Christy Turlington and Alexandra Valenti, Rome, Italy, 1997, p. 125 Naomi Campbell, New York City, 1991, p. 131 Linda Evangelista, Hollywood, California, 1995, p. 137 Claudia Schiffer, New York City, 1994, p. 141 Rachel Williams, Montauk, New York, 1991, p. 161 Pedro Abnodovar, New York City, 1991, p. 170 Linda Evangelista, St. Bart's, 1997, p. 185 Drew Barrymore, Hollywood, California, p. 220 Carmen Diaz, New York City, 1995, p. 231 Eva Herzigova, Miami, Florida, 1996, p. 238 Georgia Grenville, St. Bart's, 1996, p. 258 After you study these finished works and the candids that often preceded them, think about what is real and what is not. Which images are the actual person? Who are you, in reality? What image captures that best? Be always open to giving and getting a private view.
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Summary: Great D'Orazio Images in a Wretched Format
Review: This book contains many nude female images that would probably earn the book an "R" rating if it were a motion picture. This book focuses on most of the same models and images as are found in the more recent book (from August 2000), Sante D'Orazio: Photographs. The images that are chosen for this book are better than in that one and there are more of them here. But the photographs in this book are greatly hampered by being placed onto a too-small page format. Most two-page spreads are hopelessly compromised by the center fold. I graded the book down two stars for the poor format and design. What a waste of great talent! I generally liked the idea of the book's format. Mr. D'Orazio gives you his best finished photographs from an assignment, surrounded by relevant scraps, contact sheets, and memorabilia pasted onto calendar pages. Some of these contact sheets are fascinating and add greatly to your understanding of the model. In his brief comments, Francisco Clemente notes that the "picture will compose itself, speak for itself." And they do, but the contexts amplify the messages in important ways. After the assignment, Clemente feels that D'Orazio has pasted onto these diary pages the "backstage sweat of unreachable beauties, actors, models, rock stars, who, unpackaged, reveal at times an endearing anxiety . . . ." For all of their campy, spontaneous feel, some will find the diary pages junky and unattractive. Between his more recent book and this one, I prefer this one. The images are enough better that they slighter overcome the format advantages that that book has. Here are my favorite images (I have noted the page numbers because the attribution is a little general in the book -- a lot of these are my favorite images in the more recent book, as well): Kristen McMenamy, Shelter Island, New York, 1986, p. 28 Robert De Niro, St. Mortiz, Switzerland, 1992, p. 68 Frederique, St. Bart's, c. 1990, p. 85 Kim Basinger, Hollywood, California, 1993, p. 89 Johnny Depp, Hollywood, California, 1995, p. 110 Stephanie Seymour, St. Bart's, 1992, p. 116 Cindy Crawford, New York City, 1990, pp. 118-119 Cindy Crawford, Los Angeles, 1991, pp. 120-121 Christy Turlington, New Jersey, 1986, p. 124 Christy Turlington and Alexandra Valenti, Rome, Italy, 1997, p. 125 Naomi Campbell, New York City, 1991, p. 131 Linda Evangelista, Hollywood, California, 1995, p. 137 Claudia Schiffer, New York City, 1994, p. 141 Rachel Williams, Montauk, New York, 1991, p. 161 Pedro Abnodovar, New York City, 1991, p. 170 Linda Evangelista, St. Bart's, 1997, p. 185 Drew Barrymore, Hollywood, California, p. 220 Carmen Diaz, New York City, 1995, p. 231 Eva Herzigova, Miami, Florida, 1996, p. 238 Georgia Grenville, St. Bart's, 1996, p. 258 After you study these finished works and the candids that often preceded them, think about what is real and what is not. Which images are the actual person? Who are you, in reality? What image captures that best? Be always open to giving and getting a private view.
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Summary: One word: GREAT!!
Review: This is one of the GREAT book from my collection. I believe it is a MUST for a amateur photographer who likes beautiful women... So, I already have two, and going to order another copy for my friend's present. I know this review may be subjective, but...I truly believe this book is good for anyone who like glamour picture...Buy it!!?
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Summary: an aesthetic journey into the life of a famous photographer
Review: This photo-journel takes you through the many different celebrities and exotic locations that Sante D'Orazio has worked with during his successful career. It is a breathtaking adventure of artistic beuaty, creativity, and intrigue.
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Summary: Stunned...
Review: When I first looked through the pages of this book, I was stunned. I am a freelance photographer and was looking for a good book to get ideas from. I came acrossed this one and for once I have found someone that shoots the same style that I do. It's nice to be able to find this and use it a s aguide to get more ideas from. Outstanding images, creative...don't know what else to say without showing you the book.
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Summary: I loved it he is second to none in fashion photography
Review: when I first opened the book I was surprised to see that it was almost all photos not much text. I had purchased the book to gain insight into the world of fashion and I was not disapointed, instead of reading words I read the images and boy did they speak volumes. As a professional photographer myself,I have always been in awe of the power of an image.Without question Sante D`orazio is in a class by himself,He has the very rare innate ability to put the soul of his subjects on film.Anyone who is thinking about going into the field of fashion photography should spend time with this book.
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Summary: Un excelente libro de fotografía de moda
Review: ¡¡Alucinante!!. Un buen libro para amantes de la fotografía y para los de la moda. Un excelente volumen de fotografías, con muchísimas fotografías de modelos, actores y diversas personalidades donde se destacan los desnudos de Stephanie Seymour.
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