Fetish Photo Anthology Volume 5
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This latest edition of the soon to be published Fetish Photo Anthology 5 features the work of dozens of photographers, drawn from an international pool, who work within the fetish genre and it is pleasing to find that this list includes Association members Hector Heathwood, China Hamilton and Robert Babylon. The Association has seen a preview copy of the publication and it is this that is being reviewed here. There is always a danger in a collection devoted to one genre that the experience may become repetitive for the viewer. Fetish Photo Anthology 5 avoids this because, unlike so many 'collections' one finds on the bookstore shelves these days, Fetish Photo Anthology 5 has clearly been put together with great care by an editor who understands and loves the 'genre'. In this case - Jürgen Boedt of Secret Magazine.
Images are placed together with thought for what has proceeded and the book flows gently, seductively, intelligently and with humour. Within its 350 pages each 'chapter' is dedicated to one artist with the majority of images being displayed one per page on a black background. This gives the work room to breathe. There is a brief biography/artists statement and, where appropriate, artist's contact details.
Fetish Photo Anthology 5 is published in an A4 'coffee table' style and the eclectic range of artists, styles and fetishes within its pages ensures that there is something for everyone.
Review by Christopher John Ball
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