Erotique
Digitale by Roderick MacDonald & Minnie Cook.
Published by Ilex. ISBN-10:
1904705561
The
authors claim that "This book is an inspirational guide to the world
of erotic digital photography, not another 'how-to' manual'' and this
reviewer has to
agree. The publication has a layout, style and tactile quality that draws
and seduces the reader in. The first short section of the book seeks to
"familiarize you with some of the methods used by the artists"
featured within its pages. These are illustrated with images made by MacDonald
and are, like those within Digital Nude Photography - Step by
Step, uninspiring. As with all books from ILEX - the text is
clear and the software techniques are very easy to follow.
Where
this book scores highly is with the inclusion of the work of over 20 photographers
who are of the highest quality and cover an eclectic range within the
erotic genre. Each artist has a section devoted to their work with an
easy to follow, in-depth investigation into his/her techniques.
Recommended
for those who wish to approach the genre in a mature manner that stays
well clear of the 'glamour' image. Go out and buy it.
Review
by Christopher John Ball
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