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Here we have another black and white photo book from an accomplished photographer of the male form. Mark Jenkins has something of a neutered Mapplethorpe about him, without the horn, whips or deviance but with all of the honest lingering viewpoint. The men he captures are all broodingly handsome and physically perfect, all taut skin and defined muscles, there’s a fair amount of wet skin, hair and ripped t-shirts too, but you can gloss over that by checking out the muscles; they are almost all WASPs too oddly enough. Not much diversity here even though Mr Jenkins comes from San Francisco.

The photographs themselves are technically brilliant and Mark’s way of lighting his men and images adds his trademark touch: bronzed, muted and alive. The photographer himself says,
"water is a constant motif in my work, I’m attracted to the tactile quality of water drops against skin and the drama of a splash frozen in midair," it’s not the only thing he’s attracted to either.

This is the kind of high quality hardback 96 full size duo-tone hardback book I’d buy for a friend’s boyfriend who I didn’t like and who didn’t have any real character, but who looked good, always and had always been nice to me.

If you happen to know a Himbo with a bookshelf or an empty nest of tables that needs a classy erotic photo book to sit on it, then rush out and buy this now.

Publishers Bruno Gmünder Verlag
Price £24.99

In bookshops now Or available on line from
www.turnaround-uk.com