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Summary: Enchanting
Review: Looking through this book made me feel like I wanted to be pregnant again. The precious angels in this book are a wonderful gift. Taking photos like this is also a wonderful gift. Well Done, I am Buying this for my older sister in the U.S and Im sure she will love it.
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Summary: Really catches the eye!
Review: Ms Geddes capturing of babies in unusual settings really causes the mind to wonder. How does she get those wonderful shots? While the color photographs are wonderful, I particularly enjoyed the black and white shots.
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Summary: Big, Bold Baby Book!
Review: The hardcover version of this book deserves more than five stars. It is the most enjoyable and rewarding book of baby photographs that it has been my pleasure to view and hug. I vastly prefer it to the paperback version. The book has lots of modestly done baby nudity, and a little partial adult female nudity that is totally tame and artistic. One of the pleasures of this book is that the images are HUGE! In some cases (such as with preemies), the babies are almost life size. The reproduction quality and paper are outstanding, so you can almost feel like you are present with these sleeping, mewling, cuddling, delightful little creatures! I recently reviewed Ms. Geddes's Black-and-White: Photofolio. Until Now overcomes the limitations that I found in that wonderful work. There are many more images here (113), the size and reproduction are better here, and Ms. Geddes has provided interesting notes about the origins of each photograph. The book begins with a nice quotation from Pablo Casals about the potential that is represented by each new life. The images connect the babies to nature (appearing as part of fruits and vegetables, masquerading as insects and animals, and overwhelmed with flowers) and to other babies and people. Many of the images also play with the thought that babies are angelic. Beyond that, there is a strong message of the connection that all humans have with one another. If you are like me, you won't fall in love with all of these photographs. Sometimes sleeping babies aren't exactly the right models for the compositions Ms. Geddes has designed. On the other hand, sleeping babies are perfect in many images here, such as the baby lying upside down on a woman's abdomen. But almost all of the images of babies and children who are awake are amazingly good. How does she do it? A few of the images where the babies are extremely small seemed a bit contrived to me, but they are technically very well done. My only complaint about the book is that a few of the images on two pages are marred by the center crease, and should have been reproduced differently. Here are some of my many favorites in this volume: Zac & Georgina 1991; Woodland Fairy 1995; Phillip & Arin 1993; Eddie with Scott & Sean 1993; Cabbage Kids 1991; Caleb (head version) 1997; India 1992; C.J. 1996; Ruby 1994; Zac 1992; Rebecca 1991; Christopher 1995; Four Angels 1996; Peony Angel 1995; Trent & Joel 1992; Aleesha & Jessie 1992; Crocodile Tears 1990; Linda & Ben 1994; Aunty Biddy's Face 1996; Boys & Doves 1993; Kieran & Abigail as Angels; and Jim, Flora & Pearl. I also suggest that you think about how you could create your own imaginative versions of these images with your own children and grandchildren. Imagine what a great gift of enhanced self-image that could be for the child in the future. Rather than wanting to hide her or his baby picture (like those nude shots on the rug), the child can draw upon the photograph as a source of self-image and strength. Evoke the potential of all those around you!
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Summary: Big, Bold Baby Book!
Review: The hardcover version of this book deserves more than five stars. It is the most enjoyable and rewarding book of baby photographs that it has been my pleasure to view and hug. I vastly prefer it to the paperback version. The book has lots of modestly done baby nudity, and a little partial adult female nudity that is totally tame and artistic. One of the pleasures of this book is that the images are HUGE! In some cases (such as with preemies), the babies are almost life size. The reproduction quality and paper are outstanding, so you can almost feel like you are present with these sleeping, mewling, cuddling, delightful little creatures! I recently reviewed Ms. Geddes's Black-and-White: Photofolio. Until Now overcomes the limitations that I found in that wonderful work. There are many more images here (113), the size and reproduction are better here, and Ms. Geddes has provided interesting notes about the origins of each photograph. The book begins with a nice quotation from Pablo Casals about the potential that is represented by each new life. The images connect the babies to nature (appearing as part of fruits and vegetables, masquerading as insects and animals, and overwhelmed with flowers) and to other babies and people. Many of the images also play with the thought that babies are angelic. Beyond that, there is a strong message of the connection that all humans have with one another. If you are like me, you won't fall in love with all of these photographs. Sometimes sleeping babies aren't exactly the right models for the compositions Ms. Geddes has designed. On the other hand, sleeping babies are perfect in many images here, such as the baby lying upside down on a woman's abdomen. But almost all of the images of babies and children who are awake are amazingly good. How does she do it? A few of the images where the babies are extremely small seemed a bit contrived to me, but they are technically very well done. My only complaint about the book is that a few of the images on two pages are marred by the center crease, and should have been reproduced differently. Here are some of my many favorites in this volume: Zac & Georgina 1991; Woodland Fairy 1995; Phillip & Arin 1993; Eddie with Scott & Sean 1993; Cabbage Kids 1991; Caleb (head version) 1997; India 1992; C.J. 1996; Ruby 1994; Zac 1992; Rebecca 1991; Christopher 1995; Four Angels 1996; Peony Angel 1995; Trent & Joel 1992; Aleesha & Jessie 1992; Crocodile Tears 1990; Linda & Ben 1994; Aunty Biddy's Face 1996; Boys & Doves 1993; Kieran & Abigail as Angels; and Jim, Flora & Pearl. I also suggest that you think about how you could create your own imaginative versions of these images with your own children and grandchildren. Imagine what a great gift of enhanced self-image that could be for the child in the future. Rather than wanting to hide her or his baby picture (like those nude shots on the rug), the child can draw upon the photograph as a source of self-image and strength. Evoke the potential of all those around you!
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Summary: Ann Geddes - Awesome New Life!
Review: The Master of infant and children photography has captured the essence and miracle of new life! Anne Geddes new book is an extension of the thousands of photos that have graced her works and have enthralled us for years. This book gives us a fundamental perspective of the innocence, the miracle and the greatness of infants and children. Truly a collector book and one to pass on to our children!
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Summary: This book
Review: This book really makes you realize the beauty of babies. The mixture of races brings about a peaceful union of the state of mind. The pictures show us that that time of our life is the time when race doesn't matter. The grave is the other. I recommend this book for the young and old
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Summary: Life is Precious
Review: This book reminds you of the innocence of children and the special light they bring into this world. Anne Geddes certainly makes you realize the importance of sharing the beauty of childhood with your children in order to instill in them the sense of individuality, beauty and respect for others. If more families looked at this book I believe we could prove to our young teens the value of human life.
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Summary: Let's not take this computer-enhanced art too seriously!
Review: This is a beautiful and creative book if you like to look at tiny babies. That's about it.
I never knew people had such strange reactions to Anne Geddes' art before reading these reviews. The artist takes photographs largely in Australia and then has them digitally placed in flowers or butterfly suits and what-not in Auckland, New Zealand(she doesn't actually contort the babies). Perhaps some people out there aren't familiar with this technology. Also, the crazy charge that the art contained in the book will make women have uncontrollable urges to produce babies, well, that must be a personal issue I suggest taking up with a therapist. The world population is actually growing slower than expected - global population figures are being scaled back as modernization and education spread. Bottom line: Relax and enjoy the five-star computer-enhanced digital photography, find more important things to complain about and get therapy if you need it!
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Summary: BREATHTAKING!
Review: This is a collection of, in my opinion, all of Anne's best works--a celebration of the beauty of human life. The pictures are amazing, enjoyable, & will leave you hungering for more. This is an expensive book, but worth every dime--I'm so glad to have this as a part of my library: I know I will want to go back & just appreciate & enjoy looking at these stunning photographs of human life over & over again!
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Summary: Funny, lovely, cute!
Review: This is really the amazing new way to see babies. They are pictured as little bears, dolls etc. Anne Geddes shows again her fantasy. And finally - this calendar is quality stuff.
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