A picture of African women.
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About the Author
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Uwe Ommer became fascinated with photography at a young age and in 1962 moved to Paris, where he initially worked as a photographer’s assistant. Within a few years, he opened his own photography studio, primarily shooting fashion and advertising photos. Quickly gaining respect for his work in Paris, Ommer began showing in local galleries and eventually published his first book, Photoedition Uwe Ommer, in 1979, a collection of personal and advertising works. In the following years, he would publish five more books of his photographs. In 2002, Uwe Ommer was awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the Royal Photographic Society for the impact of his lifetime of work. His books for TASCHEN include Black Ladies, Asian Ladies, Transit, and 1000 Families.
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By Michelle7
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Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful hommage to the charm and beauty of black women. And its tribute is paid in the perfect setting - the stunning landscape of Africa. Ommer's rich color photography creates a kaleidoscopic array matching perfectly with his subjects' glistening black skin. Glamour never looked so good!
This book has already achieved a cult following so it is highly recommended that collectors get this while they can. It's a photographic treasure and touching testimony to the beauty of Africa's Black Ladies.
This book has already achieved a cult following so it is highly recommended that collectors get this while they can. It's a photographic treasure and touching testimony to the beauty of Africa's Black Ladies.
By Scott clark
Format:Paperback
This book is a real gem, I was first shown the postcard book by a friend of mine, and it just took my breath away. It is for anyone who truly admires the beauty of black women, and while it does not necessarily cover the full spectrum of African-American women's beauty, I found it to be quite satisfactory and a more than worthwhile purchase. This book had been out of print for some time,so I appluad [bookstore]/Amazon.com. for making it available again, Keep Up The Good Work Guys.
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By ReikiMoon
Format:Paperback
I give the book a high rating. The pictures are lovely. The subject matter is lovely. I think that the reviewer who was disappointed that there werent many shades of "black" ladies... I think he failed to realize the book IS about "Black Ladies" not Afrikan ladies... In continental Afrika you are only called "black" IF your skin tone is closer to "black", therefore cocoa, cafe latte, brown and tan complected women would not be pictured. "Black" as synonymous with Afrikan descent is solely a western concept. Although used by westerners to label ALL Afrikan peoples...because next to Europeans and an Afrikan would be called black no matter how fair there skin is because there skin is not "white" next to a European, Afrikans do not call each other black unless their skin actually is near to black. Take the Fulani for instance, or an Algerian and a Dogon. So, therefore I agree with the title "black ladies" and the pictures are lovely.
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