Makos : A Stonewall Inn Book (Stonewall Inn Book/Photographer Series)

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Summary: Third Rate Photographer
Review: Christopher Makos, a fading, aging doyenne, photographs fantastic bodies, but in ways that dull them, dim them. Makos, always attempting to exceed the brilliant Bruce Weber, shows that it takes more than a camera and a beautiful boy to make a stunning work of art. Makos needs to save the history of homoerotic photography by putting down his camera. As a devoted scholar of gay studies and art history, I must denounce this utterly boring, terrible, sad "art" book. On a lighter note, if you need scrap paper buy this book ... the small size is excellent for taking notes.

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Summary: MAKO'S MANY MEN!
Review: Mako's presents us with his latest collection of handsome young men in this Stonewall Inn Pocket size edition book. There are 48 photos of young, attractive men covering a wide range of head shots, formal compositions, and in your face nudes. Mako's has a keen eye and talent for bringing the stark reality of the male nude in natural poses to his audience. It makes you wonder what these guys are really like or would that destroy the fantasy. Just look at the facial expressions.

Stonewall put out a series of these small pocket size books by many photographers. A great idea, and "Makos" is one of the best in the series and I highly recommend it.

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Summary: NOTES FOR THE COLLECTOR OF MALE EROTICA
Review: Small photobook by Christopher Makos, can easily fit in your back pocket. 48 black and white photographs of men and each one is OUTSTANDING. Makos art pays close attention to detail, every line and curve, and Makos reveals the truly living art the male form can be. Makos' remarkable work pays homage to male beauty. Highly recommended for the collector.