Rare Views

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"A motel, a camera and Lucy Fur. Dreamy."-Jimmy McDonough, author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography and Big Bosoms and Square Jaws: The Biography of Russ Meyer

The young, buxom "Burlesque Queen" of Portland, Oregon, has begun a distinctive photographic career by posing in a vanishing breed of unique motel room environ-ments across the country.

Writes Lucy in her introduction, " Room With a View is not merely a pin-up book: it is as much about the room as it is about me. I think of myself as a fixture in that room, like a lamp or a chair. The kind of motel rooms that particularly attracted me had wood paneling, forgotten '60s- and '70s-era oil paintings, strange lighting, fantasy themes, tiled bathrooms, wacky wallpaper, and no outside view. All the photo-graphs are in some way a reaction to the established lexicon of 'pin-up sexy.'"

Room With a View contains nearly one hundred of Lucy Fur's photographs, bound handsomely with an inlaid photograph surrounded by an elegant embossed cloth binding.

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Stunning images.......2007-05-09

Ms. Fur has done a wonderful job finding the most horrible American motel interiors to ironically juxtapose against her beautifully stunning figure. The photos are clever and beautifully composed. The tension between the curvaceous Ms. Fur and her various nightmarish decorating environs are delightfully delicious. I would hope that this is just the first foray into photography for Ms. Fur as her eye for a beautiful photograph is unquestionable.

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Rear View

Manufacturer: Putnam Pub Group (P)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0933328060

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Views on nudes
Bill Jay
Manufacturer: Amphoto
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0817407979

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"Rear View 2"

Rear View 2
Steven Vaschon
Manufacturer: Bruno Gmunder Verlag Gmbh
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 3861876914

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Californian Steven Vaschon's distinct, conceptive nude photography devotes itself to celebrating the male posterior, full of respect and powerful enthusiasm. Sidestepping the purely sexual approach to photography, he explores the delicate fusion of artistry and sensuality with every image. This 96-page book is a must for admirers of the male backside and fine photography. An impressive follow-up to the success of Vaschon's first volume.

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"Rear View 2".......2006-11-11

Shortly after the book arrived I threw it out. For some people it might be just the thing, but it really is pretty sterile, and surprisingly non-erotic.

The Male Nude: A Modern View : An Exhibition Organized by Francois De Louville

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A worthy topic that demands more investigation

The Male Nude: A Modern View : An Exhibition Organized by Francois De Louville

Manufacturer: Rizzoli Intl Pubns
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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A worthy topic that demands more investigation.......2001-06-29

The Male Nude: A Modern View by Edward Lucie-Smith is actualy a high end catalogue for an exhibition curated by Francoise de Louville that enjoyed a London run from 1983-1985. As is generally the case with books published by Rizzoli International, the design and color reproductions are of the highest quality. Lucie-Smith's opening essay is informed and well written but it also shows signs of some censorship that usually tarnishes public exhibition catalogue writing. More "meat" about the long standing reluctance to present full frontal male nudity in exhibitions would have made for better reading. The art ranges in quality from sublime to barely acceptable, but in the case of the latter, the paucity of painters to portray male nudity is unfortuantely limiting. There are many discoveries to be made here. While we all are familiar with the works of Kitaj(as painted by Sandra Fisher), Harry Holland, Michael Leonard, David Hockney, and Leonard Baskin, it is special pleasure to encounter the beauty of works by Paul Guest, Anne Yvonne Gilbert. Maggi Hambling, Yeo Kim Seng, and David Hutter, to name but a few. The ongoing prejudice against showing the male nude, much less devoting an exhibition and qualiy book about it, can only make us hope that another such exhibition/book will be planned here in the United States and challenge all artists to address this unfortuately tabboo subject!

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Le Grande Derrière
A Buttman's Dream
Excellent 1st effort by Steven Vaschon
Bland Back Side Book
Vaschon's Artful Eye

Rear View
Steven Vaschon
Manufacturer: Bruno Gmunder Verlag Gmbh
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 3861878836

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The elegant view from behind!

The young Californian photographer Steven Vaschon has fallen prey to the masculine backside. With his particularly aesthetic eye he shows us the most beautiful behinds found on the American West Coast. The elegant duotone images in this collection show a unique collection of classic rear views - men like antique sculptures, but always full of life.

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Le Grande Derrière .......2005-09-30

With all of the flack about male frontal nudity that pipes through the media (is the new ROME series on HBO pornographic?, how many major male stars have full nudity shots and what does that mean?, why does art not treat female nudity the same censorious way male nudity is treated?, etc), it is most refreshing to leaf through Steve Vaschon's fine collection REAR VIEW. No problem with the derrière here: it is the star!

Vaschon juxtaposes his subjects with architecture, landscape, forms, light and shadow, all of which generally add to the postulate that 'bums' are simply worth including in photographs. But actually by keeping such a low profile in the manner in which he photographs his models (each of whom has an exceptional specimen of derrière!), he allows the muscle mass and flesh that compose this structure to be appreciated both as anatomy and like fine sculpture. This is a well-produced book that might just be that perfect gift for friends who pose as liberated beings. Nicely done. Grady Harp, September 05

A Buttman's Dream.......2005-08-05

If you are an aficionado of the male posterior, then this book is for you. Butts are like candy to some viewers, and if you have a very sweet tooth, this book will help to quell your appetite. Enjoy.

Excellent 1st effort by Steven Vaschon.......2004-10-02

I work in a book store in San Francisco which has sold this book quite well. When Mr. Vaschon came into our store for a book signing I took an interest and learned a few very cool things about this book, it's artist and why it sold in our store so well.

First of all, we put up a poster identical to the book cover in our window and from that image alone, our foot traffic into the store was greatly increased with many folks wanting to take a look at the book. We sold out of our initial copies in one week (as did 10% Productions.com, TLA Video.com, Books Inc. and many other websites and retailers.) As we reordered the book, we continually sold out and to this day, (a year later, it still sells well).

I think that the guy from NYC is being way to harsh about this book. The photographer is attempting to make an "artistic" statement instead of a "pornographic" statement, so I don't know how "engaging" artistic photos are supposed to be. (Maybe you should stick to porn for more engaging material, or take an art class.)

This book has also been a #1 Bestseller here on Amazon.com for months at a time so I'm quite certain that few people share your opinion that this book is "bland". Give the guy a break. As per his credits on the last page, he's only been doing photography for a couple years and I think he did an excellent job!

I like the book and it's images and I would recommend it or buy it for many close friends, as well as people I don't know well.

Bland Back Side Book.......2004-08-09

Five minutes after getting Rear View, I tossed it in my "Gifts For Folks You're Not Close To" drawer. It's not that the photos are bad; they're just not any good. Dull, without context or drama -- I've seen more engaging shots in medical school anatomy books. Butt, I mean, But -- you be the judge, and then rewrap it for a friend.

Vaschon's Artful Eye.......2003-11-09

There's something about the photographic work of Steve Vaschon that inspires near-poetic description. Though his recent release "Rear View", focuses--literally--on the male hindquarters, the resulting images hardly reflect the more "utilitarian" nature of one of the human body's most intriguing features. Terms such as "ass", "butt" or--God forbid, "bum" hardly seem appropriate when describing such magnificent photogenic posteriors. Even a term as delicious as "cakes" seems so inadequate and pedestrian, one is almost moved to Gallicize it to the much more appropriate "gateaux".

Juxtaposed with such elements as funiture, vehicles and architecture, Vaschon's nudes are both compelling and elegant, completely at home in the context of fine art photography.

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An Excellent Visual and Literary Reference.......2000-09-09

This is an excellent reference for anyone interested in the history of nude and erotic photography. While it's not the most visually stunning manifesto I've ever seen it does provide a more than thorough history with countless superb photographic examples on such topics as The Daguerreotype (1839-1865), Colonial Ethnology (1860-1920), The Naughty Postcard (1900-1930), Classic Glamour (1920-1940), Advertising (1960-1989), Playmates (1960-1989), Pornography (1839-1989), The Nude Portrait (1965-1989), and many more. It includes several rare photos - or at least ones that I've never seen before - and is very enjoyable to read and peruse leisurely. One chapter worth noting is News Photography (1945-1989). It contains several graphic depictions of what happens to the human body when it is starved, abused, mangled, and even killed. These stand in stark contrast to the rest of the beautiful and uplifting imagery seen throughout the book. Overall - this book is excellent.

Classic and Contemporary Nude Photography: A Personal View

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Classic and Contemporary Nude Photography: A Personal View
David Chamberlain
Manufacturer: Blandford Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0713719435

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THE FEMALE NUDE: A PRIVATE VIEW.

Manufacturer: Sevenoaks
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1862000565

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Work is bad enough, but what if things go really wrong? The Worst-Case Scenario authors come to the rescue with expert advice for surviving dozens of nightmare on-the-job scenarios, whether in the office or on the loading dock. From savage bike messengers to a bag of pretzels stuck in the lunchroom vending machine, peril is everywhere. Learn how to sneak out of a meeting, treat a deep-fryer burn, and survive a stockroom avalanche. Expertly remove a dent from the company car, extract a tie caught in the photocopier, and survive a workplace romance. Hands-on, step-by-step instructions guide you through these and other crises that can strike between 9 and 5, or on the swing shift. With an appendix of useful interview phrases, a career-path decoder, instructions for playing Jargon Bingo, and more, this is the one desk reference you can't live without.

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Hilarious!.......2007-01-04

BUY THIS! It is soooooooo funny. I used to keep it at work for a good laugh when things got stressful. Awesome!

Boring , Obvious and predictable.......2005-04-22

I was very disappointed with this listenandlive title. All the advice and tips are so obvious and just statements of common sense. In fact many things seem contrived and the advice given does not seem practical at all. A lot of it is obsolete like the chapter about emails.

Right in the middle of .............2005-02-18

I bought the "original" "The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook". I loved its humor and so I gave this one a try. I cant say it's bad. However, it's somehow much more serious than the original one, thus less humorous and fun. The problem is: it's not indepth nor detailed enough to cover, in my opinion as a white collar for over 15 years, 1/5 of the common difficulties in an office.

In short, if you really wanna improve your survival opportunities in your job, there are many better alternatives in a bookstore. If you just wanna have fun, this is definitely not a good choice. Therefore, not recommended. If you really wanna buy it, I sincerely suggest you to read the "See sample pages" here on Amazon for a quick look of what those "tips" refer to.

Somewhat Amusing.......2004-11-16

Work is bad enough, but what if things go really wrong? In this latest title from the bestselling series, the Worst-Case Scenario authors come to the rescue with expert advice for surviving dozens of nightmare on-the-job scenarios, whether in the office or on the loading dock.
Everyone has had dreadful bosses, scary or annoying co-workers, and everyone has felt that they arent' qualified for at least one job for which they are interviewing. Fewer of us get to sneak out of meetings.. although many would love to!, or how to get out of various small places one could get trapped in. Things you may learn from this book are how to get jobs without experience, survive in a storeroom "avalanche," escape from a boring meeting, what to do if your tie gets caught in the paper shredder, and many more.

IT HAS IT ALL.......2004-01-10

THIS IS A GREAT BOOK AND SERIES. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SIMILIAR ABOUT WAITING TABLES, CHECK OUT CLAMCHOWDER.BIZ. THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC.

The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks)

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The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks)
Joshua Piven , and David Borgenicht
Manufacturer: Listen & Live Audio
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Binding: Audio CD

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How to Wrestle Free from an Alligator: 4. If its jaws are closed on something you want to remove (for example, a limb), tap or punch it on the snout.

Though it's being marketed as a humorous title--after all, it's unlikely you'll be called upon to land a plane, jump from a motorcycle to a moving car, or win a swordfight--the information contained in The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is all quite sound. Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht consulted numerous experts in their fields (they're cited at the end of the book) to discover how to survive various and sundry awful events. Parachute doesn't open? Your best bet for survival is to hook your arms through the straps of a fellow jumper's chute--and even then you're likely to dislocate both shoulders and break both legs. Car sinking in water? Open the window immediately to equalize pressure, then open the car door and swim to the surface. Buried in an avalanche? Spit on the snow--it will tell you which direction is really up. Then dig as fast as you can.

Each survival skill is explained in simple steps with helpful illustrations. Most stress the need to be prepared--both mentally and physically. For example, to escape from quicksand, you will need to lay a pole on the surface of the quicksand, flop on your back atop the pole, and pull your legs out one by one. No pole? No luck. "When walking in quicksand country, carry a stout pole--it will help you get out should you need to."

Hopefully you'll never need to know how to build a fire without matches, perform a tracheotomy, or treat a bullet wound. But in the words of survival evasion resistance escape instructor "Mountain" Mel Deweese, "You never know." --Sunny Delaney

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Danger! It lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Mountain lions. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help survive the most harrowing predicaments: jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, instructions on everything you need to know fast--from detecting a bomb to delivering a baby in the back of a cab.

Providing frightening and funny real information, this indispensable guide is the definitive handbook for those times when life takes a sudden turn for the worse. The essential companion for a perilous age.

Because you never know...

The authors have appeared on 20/20, Today, National Enquirer TV, as well as in Time, USA Today, The New Yorker, People, Forbes, The Washington Post, Glamour and Entertainment Weekly.

#1 Los Angeles Times Nonfiction Paperback Bestseller #1 Amazon.com Nonfiction Paperback Bestseller New York Times Best-seller Publishers Weekly Best-Seller USA Today Best-seller

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Danger! It lurks at every corner. Volcanoes. Sharks. Quicksand. Terrorists. The pilot of the plane blacks out and it's up to you to land the jet. What do you do? The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is here to help: jampacked with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on everything you need to know FAST -- from defusing a bomb to delivering a baby in the back of a cab. Providing frightening and funny real information in the best-selling tradition of the Paranoid's Pocket Guide and Hypochondriac's Handbook, this indispensable, indestructible pocket-sized guide is the definitive handbook for those times when life takes a sudden turn for the worse. The essential companion for a perilous age. Because you never know...

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The book works..........2007-07-13

I read the book. I saw a car accident. I can't go into further details because it is illegal to perform medical procedures without a degree in medicine. The boy didn't survive (he was brain dead immediately (happens when your head takes a cars bumper)) but his body did and was used to keep two other kids alive.

Laughter and Skills You Hope You Never Need.......2007-04-10

The odds may not be very good that you'll end up in some of these situations, but if you ever do, you'll be glad you read this book. If you never need these skills, then it's great for a laugh.

Entertaining.......2007-02-22

Extreme and extremely funny. Some are more plausible than others but all are thought provoking.

Really good.......2007-01-31

When I bought this book, my girlfrind and some friend where making fun of me, but as soon as one of them started reading it, he couldn't let it down and everybody was reading it. It contains information that I hope I'll never need. It's funny, but at the same time the information provided was well researched.

Great for having at your coffee table, since everyone will comment on it.

I belive it might be useful also for actual surviving....

Three Reasons To Buy This Book.......2007-01-20

One: You just might learn how to save your own life.

Two: You just might learn how to save someone else's life.

Three: You just might impress the hell out of your next date.

I like this book. It's like one of the Dummies titles devoted only to survival skills. It makes you feel like you're just a leetle bit superior to everybody else. The basics are here, but so are some of the coolest factoids, techniques, and tricks I've ever read. If someday you're in a falling elevator/locked in some pervert's trunk/facing an oncoming flash flood/freezing your epidermis off in a snow-covered SUV while driving home from a ski resort where you had a fight with your significant other who was wrong, not you, you'll be glad you bought this book and spent a day reading it. It's cool, it's fun, it's empowering, and it reminds me of someone I knew in college. (Yes, that last detail won't make you rush out and buy it, I know, but...)

Read The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and you'll feel like you're ready for anything life might throw at you!

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work (Audiofy Digital Audiobook Chips)

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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work (Audiofy Digital Audiobook Chips)

Manufacturer: Audiofy/Listen & Live
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Cards
ASIN: 1599128985

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This Audiofy audiobook chip packs Jeff Woodman's full 2.5 hour reading of "The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work" on a tiny memory card. A single Audiofy audiobook chip, hardly larger than a stamp, holds a complete digital audiobook, and saves the last listening position automatically, unlike CDs. With an SD memory card slot or low-cost adapter - like those for digital cameras - this Audiofy audiobook chip can be played on Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop computers or laptops (Microsoft Windows XP/2000/Me/98, or Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above) or transferred to Apple iPod media players. Audiobook chips also move seamlessly to most Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld PDAs with SD expansion slots, as well as Treo and Windows Mobile "smartphones" (Palm OS 5.2 or Windows Mobile 2002 and above)... Work is bad enough, but what if things go really wrong? The Worst-Case Scenario authors come to the rescue with expert advice for surviving dozens of nightmare on-the-job scenarios, whether in the office or on the loading dock! Learn how to sneak out of a meeting, treat a deep-fryer burn, and survive a stockroom avalanche. Expertly remove a dent from the company car, extract a tie caught in the photocopier, and survive a workplace romance. Includes an appendix of useful interview phrases, a career-path decoder, instructions for playing Jargon Bingo. AUTHORS: Joshua Piven, a resident of Philadelphia, is a computer journalist and freelance writer, and is a former editor at Ziff-Davis Publishing. He has been chased by knife-weilding motorcycle bandits, stuck in subway tunnels, been robbed and mugged, and his computer crashes regularly. David Borgenicht, a resident of Philadelphia, has ridden in heavily-armored vehicles in Pakistan, stowed away on Amtrak, been conned by a grifter, and has "borrowed" mini-bottles from the drink cart on Delta. NARRATOR: Jeff Woodman has been named one of the "Fifty Greatest Voices of the Century" by Audiofile Magazine.

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work (Unabridged)

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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work (Unabridged)
Borgenicht, Joshua, Davis Piven
Manufacturer: audible.com
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ASIN: B0000AKAS2

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