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Hardcover
Publisher: Council Oak Books
Kevin Bentley
Format: Illustrated
From his trademark white cap to his bell-bottom pants, the sailor has a prominent place in our common imaginations, an icon of virility, adventure, and romance. Sailor gathers from private collections 150 never-before-published snapshots and portraits spanning more than a century of maritime experience and masculine camaraderie. The photographs in this book provide intimate glimpses of this larger-than-life figure, showing us sailors at sea and at play--swabbing the deck, manning the guns, swimming and boxing, "jumping the line" in the traditional virgin-equator-crossing hazing, roaming foreign ports and red-light districts, wrestling and butting heads in photo-booths, puffing cigars, and hoisting beers. In shots that are arresting and utterly unique we see a deadpan sailor in a grass skirt; one sailor straddling a palm tree and another a torpedo; three swabbies dangling head and shoulders from the barrels of the ship's big guns; and a mob of sailors astride tiny burros. For lovers of old photographs and serious collectors, for those with nostalgic memories of Navy days, and for anyone who has ever daydreamed of a sailor's life on the high seas--this must-have volume is a treasure of striking visual art, historic artifacts, and prime examples of Grade-A beefcake.
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| With 150 authentic and visually stunning period photographs |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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In Sailor: Vintage Photos Of A Masculine Icon, Kevin Bentley has compiled more than 150 authentic and visually stunning period photographs of the sailor. In doing so he showcases the mystery, adventure, camaraderie, exuberance, and romantic allure of the young men who sailed the seas as work and at play. Sailor is a highly recommended collection for students of photography and a nostalgic tour-de-force for anyone who has every traveled the world aboard a naval ship with their friends and comrades.
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| WOW, what a treasure trove of amazing images. |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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The scope of this collection is stunning, it almost made me consider joining the Navy! These beautiful young men joined together in true affection is a must have for anyone who appreciates male photography.
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| Sailors of the Past!! |
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It's really interesting to look at old photographs and imagine times gone by, what it was like to live at that time, and what the people in the photos were really like. Sailor has gathered together in one book over 150 never-before published snapshots of sailors and portraits spanning over a century of time. If you ever dreamed of being a sailor you will find these photos fascinating. The youthful men, the masculine exuberance, & companionship shown in these black & white and sepia-tone snapshots are a peak into a sailor's real life. If we could only stay as youthful and handsome all our lives as these photos show, how wonderful that would be. So if you're a lover of old photos, or a serious collector, or if you just enjoy looking at men in uniform, you will enjoy this book. I felt like I was looking through an older friends personal photo album. Kevin Bentley did a wonderful job in gathering together these old anonymous photos, and the book design by J. White is perfect. I really enjoyed this collection of photos.
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| A Stunning Collection of Vintage Photos |
| Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 |
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This is a gorgeous book! It's a thoughtful and stunning collection of vintage photos that will appeal to all those interested in sailors and those obsessed with collecting compelling historical photos. I've collected vintage photos for years, and SAILOR reminds me of the importance of finding, saving, and sharing such artifacts. A really wonderful book that I'm sure I'll give as a gift for years to come.
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| Beautiful Vintage Photographs |
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Although these are old photographs they stand side by side with any of today's photographers. The youthful men in these pictures are filled with optimism that only youth has. As they sailed the world and posed to remember their adventures and friendships. This is a magnificent collection of subtly erotic and above all stunning pictures. It easily shames all the trite beefcake stuff that is being produced at the moment.
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