American Geisha: The Art of Olivia

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Summary: beautiful but a little disappointing...
Review: I just recently became a fan of Olivia's work and without a doubt it is all very beautiful and captivating. My only concern with this latest book is that her collection isn't as broad as the past two books. Some of the artwork is shown on one page, and the facing has a couple up close versions of the same, unlike her first books which have a new wonderful piece on each page. I also agree with the other review in saying that the models seem to be a little more masculine... the first books are just as powerful but also more feminine. I would definitely recommend buying this, but also including her other books as well...

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Summary: a slight disappointment
Review: I was expecting much better from Olivia. Many of her models seem masculine, especially the cover model. Any long time fan of her's will miss Bella, Rhonda, & (and even Pam) her other more feminine models. Check out her other books "Let them eat Cheesecake" & "Second Slice". They're sure to not disappoint.

Rating:
Summary: a slight disappointment
Review: I was expecting much better from Olivia. Many of her models seem masculine, especially the cover model. Any long time fan of her's will miss Bella, Rhonda, & (and even Pam) her other more feminine models. Check out her other books "Let them eat Cheesecake" & "Second Slice". They're sure to not disappoint.

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Summary: Olivia's done it again!
Review: I've been an Olivia fan since I first saw her piece "Second Skin Memories" in 1996. As a Bettie Page fan (the model for that particular picture), I was attracted to it at once and I almost could have sworn it was a photograph if not for my familiarity with Bettie's pictures. Since then, I have been captivated by the realism of Olivia's work. American Geisha is BY FAR Olivia's best work yet! These paintings are not only more realistic but more imaginative (see the adorable Sorceress and the Alien women that would put Barbarella to shame). It's also exciting to see that Olivia has been experimenting with textures and mediums. I'm captivated and I'm sure you will be, too!

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Summary: Olivia's done it again!
Review: I've been an Olivia fan since I first saw her piece "Second Skin Memories" in 1996. As a Bettie Page fan (the model for that particular picture), I was attracted to it at once and I almost could have sworn it was a photograph if not for my familiarity with Bettie's pictures. Since then, I have been captivated by the realism of Olivia's work. American Geisha is BY FAR Olivia's best work yet! These paintings are not only more realistic but more imaginative (see the adorable Sorceress and the Alien women that would put Barbarella to shame). It's also exciting to see that Olivia has been experimenting with textures and mediums. I'm captivated and I'm sure you will be, too!

Rating:
Summary: Olivia's done it again!
Review: I've been an Olivia fan since I first saw her piece "Second Skin Memories" in 1996. As a Bettie Page fan (the model for that particular picture), I was attracted to it at once and I almost could have sworn it was a photograph if not for my familiarity with Bettie's pictures. Since then, I have been captivated by the realism of Olivia's work. American Geisha is BY FAR Olivia's best work yet! These paintings are not only more realistic but more imaginative (see the adorable Sorceress and the Alien women that would put Barbarella to shame). It's also exciting to see that Olivia has been experimenting with textures and mediums. I'm captivated and I'm sure you will be, too!

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Summary: Another slice of Heaven
Review: This book like her previous two hardcovers and Cheescake Chronicles vol 1 just goes to further demonstrate Olivia's total dominance over this type of art. Her art continues to grow and amaze with every piece. If you're a fan of Olivias this book is a must buy!