

In 2008, Mark Henderson created a very successful and impressive debut with his opulent coffe-table book Household Idols (Bruno Gmunder Verlag - available from Turnaround). In this new collection, he abstains from gaudiness to focus on a reduced, urbane ambiance. Unchanged, however, are the unbelievably good-looking models he chooses. Eye-catching effects and heavenly men compete for the attention of the readers - and, in the end, the art of erotic photogprahy wins. Review: Visual Pleasures for the Eye - This book was certainly a pleasure to look at. I previously purchased The Ready to Play: Men at Play book, which ignited my interest to get this book. This is a great book that provides visual delights of men that are eye candy. One of the male models from the Ready to Play book is also featured in some photos in the Suburban Pleasures book. Obviously, I enjoyed this book because I find all the men featured in it very handsome and pleasant to look at. However, what definitely increased this book's value as a worthwhile purchase to me was the variety of men that were featured(different hair colors, eye colors, and body types). There are a wide range of men featured in this book that touch on the frequently used statement "there is something for everyone". I love how the pictures of the men were taken in various parts of the house (such as in front of the kitchen fridge, another male model holding a camera as he leans up against the window blinds, and someone simulating the ironing of the clothes). I have only listed an exciting sampler of the many interesting "room shots" featured. There are so many good poses featured that I too wish that this book was longer. One of the poses that really stood out for me in a good way was the picture where one of the models is holding a glass of milk, and appears to be tugging at his shirt. The "milk shot" is only one of many eye treats available in the book. You are going to enjoy "Suburban Pleasures" if you enjoyed the book "Ready to Play" and/or you have a strong appreciation for the male body. Review: HOT, SEXY, BEAUTIFUL, SENSUAL, WONDERFUL, ETC, ETC. - When I saw Mark's first book I was amazed and pleased for my friend. He created an incredible piece of art! Everything about it is eyecatching and simply wonderful. So when he told me he was going to do a second book, I said to myself, "sure, it will be good of course but he can never match his first book, Household Idols". Well, I am pleased to say he not only matched that book but when 3 steps beyond. Being a photographer myself I look at Suburban Pleasures and am both amazed and of course, jealous. Jealous in that I wish I had the vision, talent and patience to produce such an incredible work of art. I was checking every photograph in the book for something I could pick apart, came up with nothing. Us photographers love to look at another photographer's images and critique them for good or bad. I know in my case I have taken some bad pictures, hopefully they have all magically disappeared, lol... I really think and believe that good photography should inspire others, either as a viewer or as a photographer. I know that looking at Mark's images as well as other photographers that I admire, it has changed the way I see people in front of my camera and hopefully makes a difference for the better. Thanks Mark for making us photographers work harder and for everyone else to make their day a little more interesting and inspiring John Hough
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
S**R
Visual Pleasures for the Eye
This book was certainly a pleasure to look at. I previously purchased The Ready to Play: Men at Play book, which ignited my interest to get this book. This is a great book that provides visual delights of men that are eye candy. One of the male models from the Ready to Play book is also featured in some photos in the Suburban Pleasures book. Obviously, I enjoyed this book because I find all the men featured in it very handsome and pleasant to look at. However, what definitely increased this book's value as a worthwhile purchase to me was the variety of men that were featured(different hair colors, eye colors, and body types). There are a wide range of men featured in this book that touch on the frequently used statement "there is something for everyone". I love how the pictures of the men were taken in various parts of the house (such as in front of the kitchen fridge, another male model holding a camera as he leans up against the window blinds, and someone simulating the ironing of the clothes). I have only listed an exciting sampler of the many interesting "room shots" featured. There are so many good poses featured that I too wish that this book was longer. One of the poses that really stood out for me in a good way was the picture where one of the models is holding a glass of milk, and appears to be tugging at his shirt. The "milk shot" is only one of many eye treats available in the book. You are going to enjoy "Suburban Pleasures" if you enjoyed the book "Ready to Play" and/or you have a strong appreciation for the male body.
J**H
HOT, SEXY, BEAUTIFUL, SENSUAL, WONDERFUL, ETC, ETC.
When I saw Mark's first book I was amazed and pleased for my friend. He created an incredible piece of art! Everything about it is eyecatching and simply wonderful. So when he told me he was going to do a second book, I said to myself, "sure, it will be good of course but he can never match his first book, Household Idols". Well, I am pleased to say he not only matched that book but when 3 steps beyond. Being a photographer myself I look at Suburban Pleasures and am both amazed and of course, jealous. Jealous in that I wish I had the vision, talent and patience to produce such an incredible work of art. I was checking every photograph in the book for something I could pick apart, came up with nothing. Us photographers love to look at another photographer's images and critique them for good or bad. I know in my case I have taken some bad pictures, hopefully they have all magically disappeared, lol... I really think and believe that good photography should inspire others, either as a viewer or as a photographer. I know that looking at Mark's images as well as other photographers that I admire, it has changed the way I see people in front of my camera and hopefully makes a difference for the better. Thanks Mark for making us photographers work harder and for everyone else to make their day a little more interesting and inspiring John Hough
A**O
Gorgeous coffee table book!!
Erotic pictures but very well done, highly recoomended!! Photography was very well done, recommend anyone into beautiful male physique to purchase this book!!
L**6
Suburban is a MUST HAVE
PLEASURES abound in this second book offering of beautiful men and beautiful muscle by Mark Henderson. I thought his first book HOUSEHOLD had every color of the rainbow in it - I see this book has a few more new colors and hues that make the eyes even brighter. There are a couple of men in this book that are even intimate and real and VIBRANT ! Thank you Henderson for this wonderful new view into your world of masculine virility in color and form
C**A
Holy moly
Just the cover alone would have had me buying this book. It is not cheap, so I waited a bit. Finally got it at a nice price. Now that I have the book, I should have bought it sooner. Holy moly merde Louise! I almost blushed...almost. The images in this book are fantastic and the photographer will now go on my watch list. Great sets true to the book's title and wardrobe (minmal is good) that all compliment the noteworthy models and almost always make the shot even more intense. This book moves to the top of my list which includes works by Mapplethorpe and Weber. HOT.
A**R
Must have
Love it
J**L
excellent
like this product very much Mark Henderson is a awesome photographer
R**J
yet one more example of Mark Henderson's ability to find and photograph god like men! Wow
.....yet one more example of Mark Henderson's ability to find and photograph god like men! Wow, perfection.
H**E
Mark Henderson is DA MAN!
A superb book. I'm always nervous about male photography photography because some photographers try to be "creative" with fuzzy images, blurred body parts, stupid backdrops but Mark Henderson proves once again that he knows how to do it RIGHT. ALmost every photo is a full frontal, and beautiful men with beautiful bodies.
J**9
A posséder absolument
Beaux hommes très bien foutus je suis jaloux. Les modèles sont beaux et les photos sont superbes sans être vulgaires. Je recommande pour celles et ceux qui aiment la photographies de nu masculin. Vous ne serez pas déçu. A posséder absolument.
O**A
Excelente libro muy buenas fotos y recomendable
Me encanto este libro desde el material hasta su contenido llego en tiempo y forma y valió la pena su espera
A**R
Five Stars
Sex
M**N
Four Stars
interesting
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