Nudes. Graphis Nudes. Graphis Publication Number 251. Essays by Sean Callahan and Petra Olschewski.

Graphis Press, 1995. 2nd edition, stiff wraps with custom made 4 mil polyester jacket.  Near fine with minor shelf wear, large format. The human figure, male and female, alone and together. Text in English, French, and German. Photographers:  Yoshie Akira; Nicholas Baratta; Joyce Baronio, Peter Basch; Peter Baumann; Gerardo Beretta; Ference Berka; Barbara Boardwick; Tony Barrett; Harry Callahan; Alex Chatelain; Florence Chevallier; Bob Carlos Clarke; Stephen Coan; Michael Comte; Stephane Coutell; Lee Crum; Alan David-Tu; Chris Dawes; Ellen Denuto; Nicholas Devore III; Yuri Doc; Judy Dole; Tereence Donovan; Egon; Arthur Elgort; Robert Farber; Sandi Fellman; Harvey Ferdschneider; Fabrizio Ferri; Franco Fontana; Hermann Forsterling; Michael Foster; Douglas Foulks; Dietmar Friton; Takasmi Fuseta; François Gillet; Greg Gorman; Peter Grosbeck; Uwe Harder; Mark Hauser;Christopher Hawkes; William Hawkes; Mathias Hefti; Frank Hernholdt; Jorg Hieber; Christina Hope; Horst, and many others. Summary:

Graphis Nudes (1993), edited by B. Martin Pedersen (Graphis Publication No. 251), is a high-caliber anthology celebrating the human form through the lens of the world’s most renowned contemporary photographers. As a premier publication from the Graphis series—historically the gold standard for visual communication and design—this volume elevates nude photography from mere anatomy to a sophisticated study of light, texture, and graphic composition.

Core Themes and Artistic Scope

• The Body as Landscape: The collection moves away from traditional "pin-up" styles, instead treating the human figure as a series of sculptural forms. Many of the photographers featured utilize extreme close-ups or unusual angles to transform the body into abstract vistas of bone and muscle.

• Diverse Perspectives: The book curates a wide range of styles, from the stark, high-contrast minimalism of Herb Ritts and Robert Mapplethorpe to the more ethereal and painterly approaches of artists like Sheila Metzner and Joyce Tenneson.

• Graphic Mastery: True to the Graphis brand, the layout and sequencing emphasize the "graphic" quality of the photographs. The interplay of shadow and negative space is treated with the same reverence as the subject itself.

Visual and Technical Excellence

• The "Graphis Finish": The book is noted for its exceptional production values. Utilizing high-grade paper and advanced printing techniques (such as tritone and duotone), it captures the subtle detail of the original prints—rendering skin tones and lighting gradients with a depth rarely seen in mass-market publications.