Lee Friedlander The Nudes: A Second Look Hardcover – March 31, 2013

"Nudes" by Friedlander was first published 2o years ago--this new expanded edition contains most if not all of the original pictures, plus a few more.As a healthy hetrosexual male, I've given up on trying to justify why I find naked women attractive, or why I find myself unable to look away from images of them, so I usually try to avoid looking at them. But these pictures are something more--female bodies, unretouched, glorious in their curves and blemishes. The women seem to be comfortable in front of the camera, like cats in the sun. While there isn't a whole lot of detail about how these pictures were made, in at least one picture, the reflection of another woman shows, indicating that even though the photographs were made in the homes of the young women, the sessions were, it appears, very much under controlled conditions. Worth remembering is Friedlander's interest in Bellocq, who photographed prostitutes in New Orleans a century ago--the women in these pictures are not accused of having loose morals--to the contrary, they appear very much in control of their own bodies, their own selves. Their bodies, lovely in their youth, are full of mystery. Pure Friedlander.

amazing work

Great book

.... this reconsideration with the design treatment of Katy Homans adds her color and snap to what I consider an extended formal exercise by Friedlander. Funny to say, given the subject matter but I see much greater involvement and depth in his urban landscape and his treatment of fauna, in the natural environment and that cultivated. Yet, it is Friedlander and even with some debt to Brandt and Sheeler (surprisingly), the book is beautiful.

I was not disappointed by this book whatsoever! The pictures were a classy portrayal of the true beauty of natural women. The book itself is nicely bound and the print is great. Definately a great book to add to my collection.

the cover gives you an idea... but then inside is an other storydon't recommendi think the Lee is great, but not in this book

Lots of natural frames and breasts gave me a liking to this book.Women today have nothing on these natural girls next door,