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This artist/photographer, Kingdome 19, born in Berlin in 1966 works on producing images on the borderline between photography and photographism. A photographist takes a print from his own negatives and colors, paints over, scratches, cuts up and makes new combinations of the print, sometimes even colleges, or anything else possible to make a new unique art object. In this Euros 07 series, Kingdome 19, has created a very erotic book of black & white & sepia-tone images of young, well-endowed nude men in settings that are classical and antique looking. These photos are reminiscent of the turn of the century photographer F.Holland Day.

I enjoyed Kingdome 19's photo images because they are different & exciting. This book is one of the best in the Euros Series and one of my favorites.

That was the first book and the beginning from that german photographer in 1997. Many pictures have that "riefenstahl"
and typical german look.
Now - i have all 4 books from Kingdome19 and he is a great one.
Sadly, the book is a little bit small and has only 48 pages.
But the boys are very, very cute and well hung.
If you need more, look for his 2nd book: 2Omen with over 100.

A great book of very sexy pictures of men!

Excellent collection of photographs by Berlin artist "Kingdome19". As he did for Frank DiLeo's photobook, Don H.Mader once again provides excellent end notes on the artist and his techniques. More than just nude photos of men, Kingdome19 uses double-exposure, cut-up, "fading" and shadow to bring to the viewer the power of masculinity, giving the images a sexual charge that mere "picture-taking" doesn't express. These photographs are also some of the few examples I've seen where erection and light bondage are used artfully and tastefully and, again, enhance the iconography of virility rather than caricature it. One double-exposed photo of a model in the classic "St.Sebastian" pose with the background of a cross and Roman ruins is brilliant. When photographs draw the viewer into the work and causes them to linger and explore the image, you know the Artist has done his job well. This is just such a collection.

Certainly, any rational thinking American is completely flabbergasted by the atrocities Stalin commited in the very long twenty-four years he reigned in the Soviet Union. And naturally any thinking person would want to know why a person would commit these atrocities.

Ulam's excellent biography puts into perspective how a seemingly under-educated person such as Stalin could fill the void left by a giant of a person like Lenin. The part of the book that is most insightful is the chapters describing the power stuggle that took place "after" V.I. Lenin's death. You really start to understand how a gifted author and orator such as Leon Trotsky lost the battle for Lenin's mantle to Stalin. A person can even begin to sypathize for Stalin, but then the author describes what happened after Stalin became the maximum leader of the USSR in 1929. Of course everyone knows what happened after 1929, collectivization, purges, show trials of Bukharin, Kamenev, and Zinoviev, and the assasination of Leon Trotsky. Ulam's book is quite lengthy, but it is well worth the read, I would recommend this book to anyone.

Ulam's book is "must read" history for those who are even moderately interested in the development of totalitarianism and/or how Russia came to be what it is today.

Ulam's descriptions of the death of Lenin (physically limited by the stroke that he suffered, controlled by Stalin, and ultimately crying in despair at the devil that he himself had unleashed), was especially poignant. The book is also very enlightening as to the mechanics of how Stalin wielded such absolute power and held it to the very end, and the air of fear, distrust, syncophany, and total unreality that he foisted upon Russian society typified by such things as "Potemkin villages" (cardboard houses constructed to impress visiting dignitaries).

However, the book is long and detailed, and not for anyone looking for a quick read.

If you have the patience to finish reading this long, difficult book, you will have as great an understanding of Stalin as you could acquire anywhere.
Despite his prominence on the international scene for a quarter-century, Stalin was a mystery to people outside the Kremlin. He was even more paranoid than Hitler, and revealed as little of himself as circumstances would allow.
He is sometimes credited with having killed more people than Hitler. This may be true, but only if you lump in the victims -- largely through starvation -- of his rapid, brutal collectivization of agriculture. Hitler has a clear edge if you limit the count to deliberate murder.
However, Stalin was no slouch at murder. A sure way to get yourself killed was to take a job in the upper ranks of the Soviet government during Stalin's regime. As Prof. Ulam expertly points out, this was a no-win situation. If you failed in your job, you were murdered. If you did well in your job, you were murdered because Stalin would consider you a threat to his supremacy. One great question, unanswered by this book, is why anyone would put his life at stake in this way. It was like working for Caligula.
The book is densely packed with myriad facts, which makes it difficult to read, even if one is reasonably well-informed about the period. I found it difficult to finish more than ten pages at a sitting. There was just too much to absorb. That is why I chose to rate the book only four stars.
`A mind-bending experience, but well worthwhile.

This is quite simply a masterful book. Ulam gives the impression of having read, pondered, and put in context everything ever written in any language by and about Stalin, the other Bolsheviks, and their close contemporaries in the USSR and Europe. And yet he is anything but tedious. He is as fine a writer as any historian around -- lucid, incisive, authoritative, serious and yet with a very witty, very dry irony. His tone is ideally suited for writing about historical figures, especially such grotesque ones as Stalin and his cohorts.

TROPICAL BLEND is a recommended pick for any college-level art library holding: each page is packed with color photos of women in tropical environments and varying stages of undress - each balanced against beautiful ocean and background settings for added impact. These are outstanding shots - close-ups, unique angles and artistic presentations filled with unexpected moments: the artistry and color surprises and delights here.

Bruno Poinsard might not be a name on the forefront of the nude photographer world yet, but if this book is any indication of what's to come you can bet that he's going to be.

Starting from the great cover shot and continuing through almost every page inside, this collection shows off perfect shots one right after another like a machine gun. This work is clearly heavily fashion influenced and is very contemporary: this work is typical in the sense that you can see pictures like these in many top-end fashion rags, but here you have the added bonus of nudity. That typicalness is the one short coming in this collection, but there are indications that this guy is making his own mark on the subject and if that aspect grows he could be the next Andreas Bitesnich. This is an excellent book, extremely well laid-out, the quality of the paper and the printing are excellent, the size is big and bold (nice!), and the book feels like quality. I'd have liked to see more pages. But 140 isn't too bad.

So great photography, great production quality, and let's mention the subjects. His choices in models are excellent. All these beautiful, youthful fashion girls with waif-like bodies. Very nice.

So why the 4 Stars and not 5? As I mentioned the work is typical of it's genre. There are a lot of photographers whose work is also excellent and also looks a lot like this. That said, Poinsard clearly has >>something<< that is "him" and I'd like to see him define that further in his next book. Also the price could be a bit lower considering there are just 140 pages in this book. Not highly overpriced, but a bit too expensive for this size. Those two factors are enough to take away one star.

But this is still a great book and well worth having. You won't regret this purchase if you like trendy-sexy-cool photography of beautiful girls.

DBAX

I was impressed with the high quality of the photos and the design of the book. The photos on odd and even pages have a matching color or shape that is pleasing to the eye and creates a thread for the eye to follow. The photographs of the female body are tasteful and beautiful.

After browsing his homepage, I started to look for his book in book store and finally got it. As same from the title, Tropical Blend, so pics inside this book has trees, forest, or beach..really tropical!!. So, now I put his book on my bed side table, which I can flip it after work or beside rest. This is one of the best on my collection..!! Don't miss it..!!

..who could ask for anything more? Fresh faces and fresh attitudes create a refreshingly coffee-table book worthy of your coffee-table. NICE STUFF.

"The latest Bel Ami/Bruno Gmunder book is entirely dedicated to their newest mega-star Sebastian Bonnet, alone and with friends. Sebastian`s boyish charm and natural innocence are perfect for Bel Ami..."--© zebraz

This alone should speak for it's self ... it's Bel Ami --- beautiful boys and GREAT PHOTOGRAPHY

While it's functionality as a calendar is fine, the photos in this calendar are relatively boring. While complete with erect models (mostly it's Sebastian's affair with his "friends" used as either furniture or accenting), the poses are unimaginative and not particularly sexy. Sebastian has the same look throughout the entire shoot: bored but pretty. It's too in-your-face to be considered vanilla, and too boring to be hardcore. It straddles (figuratively speaking) a line between erotic and dullness. Since it's Bel Ami, it was a guarantee, however, that everyone would at least look good, even while doing nothing.

A bit of a disappointment. Mostly pictures of over-developed men in various types of embraces. Also, the pages are quite small. There are much better books around.

"The long awaited first book featuring 80 duotone images from artist Jeff Palmer has just been published by Bruno Gmunder of Germany. This exceptional monograph features the powerfully sensual images that the artist is known for -- romantic, erotic, honest and beautiful.

Sensual Men reveals the more seductive nature of Jeff's work as well as some of his timeless classics -- a certain choice for collectors and admirers of the male nude. This 6 1/2 by 9 1/2 hard bound volume is an attractive addition to any collection."

As always, Jeff Palmer is able to capture the essence of a moment,and produce it on film. This book is truly a celebration of the sensuality that men can share with men. Tender, romantic, and erotic, all at the same time, the photographs in this coffee-table book will provide visual satisfaction rarely found in this type of publication.

Jeff Palmer is a recognized leading photographer of the male nude and in this recently released paperback version of his earlier book of the same name the evidence for that reputation is clear. Palmer understands the volume, the mass, the surface, and the ethos of the muscular male.

Presented completely in rich duotones, every page (with the fine exception of some double paged layouts) features muscular men at times fully nude, at times with portions of clothing or drape, at times alone and at other times coupled with another model. The beauty of these images is not simply the beauty of the models (though that is ample), but in the moments of captured rapture, idylls of repose, and passion both active and passive. His use of light and light patterns highlight some of the models' skin: in one he creates striped bands of light and shadow while the model on the opposite page lies languid in a pool with plumeria blossoms, and in others he uses the magic of water spraying on the tanned forms to contrast liquid with solid.

With today's increasingly sophisticated audience willing to forego some phobic prejudices, this beautiful little volume should find a receptive readership. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, November 05

Jack Slomovits' new book Sex in the West Village is a feast for the eyes. His subtle lighting and composition produce sultry black and white photographs that stay with the viewer. The individual prints stand alone as powerful images, and combine to create a narrative that is both alluring and provocative. Bravo!

Sexy book, straight and find it very erotic.

I was really disappointed by this book. I was hoping for something a little different, after seeing a lot of Jack Slomovits' other work (he gets a LOT of mileage out of that window in his apartment!), but there isn't anything truly special about these pictures. I think the best way to describe it is to say that these aren't "photographs" they're just pictures. Sure, they're sexy -- what pictures of 2 guys having sex WOULDN'T be? -- but they're not beautiful, and I was hoping for more. I'm putting my copy on ebay... 'fraid this one isn't a keeper.

Jack Slomovits delivers the boys of New York in a series of highly suggestive images. These guys are fresh to the city and eager to explore their own boundaries, bodies...and other boys. The photographer documents their sexual adventures in a photojournalistic style that puts you right in the center of their action. A visual turnon from start to finish!

Its useful, but the information is one year old because all the places that mentioned in my country are closed since the last year. But its really useful in big countries.

The infos in the book is very well researched. I find it extra helpful where the accommodations are individually categorised. The maps are very useful too and easy to read. Happy travelling with this book:)

Information was old and the 2007 was not available. Used it in traveling Europe and many of the bars were closed / out of business.

My wife and I used this book to create our yearly vacation but I can't quite put my finger on something. Our cruise was fun and there was lots of disco dancing. I guess as a joke a lot of men were dancing with each other. They had to because there weren't many women on board! The hotel we stayed at had a very fine gym. The pool was always crowded with lots of bodybuilders. I grew a moustache and made friends with some gentlemen. We had a lot of fun before things went horribly, horribly wrong. All in all will use it again to plan next year's trip to Greece.

An interesting analysis of the organization of the Templars (based on the Rule of the Templars) and how it relates to modern corporate organizations. Unfortunately the illustrations of the book leave a lot to be desired. Some of the bar charts are simply illegible.

This is a "coporate executive meets crusader knight" look at how this amazing organization was put together and operated.

A completely unique look at this group's internal structure.

An interesting analysis of the organization of the Templars (based on the Rule of the Templars) and how it relates to modern corporate organizations. Unfortunately the illustrations of the book leave a lot to be desired. Some of the charts and maps are simply illegible.

The premise of the story was interesting and I quite enjoyed the overall story. However, the grammatical/spelling errors detracted from the book.
Change publishers/editors. Am willing to try the other book I hear about by this authorl

This book was perfect. It kept you wanting to keep reading to see what will happen. I liked the style of J. Bruno's writing.

This book was even better than the first published. J. Bruno really has a talent for writing. I can't wait until his next book comes out.

This is the second book by J. Bruno I read. I absolutely loved it. I couldn't put it down. I can so see it as a movie. Can't wait for the next book by J. Bruno to come out.

*Beau Men* is an interesting, small collection of erotic art. If you're a regular reading of gay novels, you'll recognize that some of them have appeared on the covers. Some are details and the others are simple. Nonetheless, they're wonderful to look at. I only wish that there were more.

This collection of paintings (the first of two books by Beau, a.k.a., Kevin King) is simply stunning! I had the chance to interview Beau for MEN magazine, where many of his paintings appeared, and he is as amazing as his work: Sexy, smart, refined while retaining an edge... erotic and challenging, a must-have for any erotic art collector.

This collection of Beau's work is just plain HOT. The images burn into your mind and permit you to construct a "pre-quel" and a sequel to the image presented to you. USE YOUR IMAGINATION and you have a whole story....HOT, HOT, HOT.