Three

Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable
Review: I sometimes wonder whether these books are used for less than platonic purposes (although, knowing Plato's morals, I'm never sure how to use that word). I truly hope Howard Roffman's work is purchased purely for aeschetic enjoyable, rather than well..you know.

Three is a tribute to Roffman's contributions to the continuing study of the male nude. Using Black and White photography to capture the playful, emotional, passionate nature to three romantically entwined individuals, Roffman offers the world a look into a very interesting relationship. A relationship which I am uncertain that I could emotionally withstand. Nonetheless, these three are going against the societal tides in an expression of love that is truly unique.

The history behind the relationship was not throughout the book which might have made it even more interesting. The storyline might also have been beneficially fleshed out. One does wish to know a bit more about these individuals. It was well worth the money; I do heartily recommend it to you.

Rating:
Summary: A vivid portrayal of boys at play.
Review: Roffman scores again with this book. His early style still captures the beauty, poignancy, and fun of the three young men he photographs for this book.

There is some explanatory text but this is just a tad saccharine in it's sentimentality. The photographs are stunning, and that is what is truly important, so you can afford to ignore the text if you wish. He's even made some of the grins seem enticing. The more thoughtful photographs are truly erotic.

This is not a wank mag - it's softback and the spine isn't too strong, even if your's is. It is, however, a strongly recommended example of young men at one with each other ad the photographer.

Rating:
Summary: Gorgeous photography, fleeting moments captured.
Review: The wonderful thing about the photos in this book is that they are not staged or posed. Consequently, the photographer has managed to capture many fleeting moments of intimacy between his subjects. Beautiful, erotic, and somehow a touch of innocence -- that's how I'd sum this one up.