These images of ‘real' men appeal on many levels — aesthetic, intellectual, sexual and emotional. Printed four-color throughout, the photographs are glorious and irresistibly eye-catching. Every style and subject is presented, from the black and white documentary style of Michael von Grattenreid to the beautifully lit, almost pornographic 70s-style photographs of Clifford Baker or the kitsch masterpieces of Gilbert and George; and from Michael McDevitt's boxers and Tom Bianchi's glamour boys to Trish Morrisey's compelling old man.
What I loved about this book is that you're not only looking at sensual pictures of nude men but you're learning something about each pictures. In each pictures, there's a brief dossier on the respective photographer as well as the intention or interpretation behind each pictures.
For me, I knew maybe 5 photographers. The rest, I certainly learned alot. In addition, I was impressed by some of their photos.
My only complaint is that as I turned the pages, my fingerprints would be on the glossy photos. It's like you have to wear white gloves and a pair of tweezers to turn a page.