Rio de Janeiro Review
Brazil has always been in the news for a number of its qualities, one of which is its unabashed sexuality. Just listen to a friend who has been to Rio, or thumb through Mario Testino's //Mario De Janeiro Testino//, and all of this is instantly confirmed. In fact, because of the oozing sensuality you'll see and "experience" in Testino's book, you might even be inspired to want to go down there yourself.
While many have been inspired by Brazil's Rio de Janeiro--Paul Gauguin and Cole Porter among them--this city is not without its detractors. And yet, there is much beauty to be photographed, if only one knows where to point the camera. In this case, Testino does more than what the others have done. With his pictures, he has captured the city's essential inner being.
How did he do it? And what made him able to take such effervescent pictures of Rio de Janeiro? Testino isn't exactly a visitor. He had become a "carioca" long before he became the worldwide celebrity photographer that he is now. As Caetano Veloso says in the forward: "The impression left by Mario's photographs of Rio is that of a complex, rich and multilayered love, overflowing with intimacy and the lucidity of dreams brought to life."
Reviewed by Dominique James Inspired by the girls from Copacabana
Mario Testino is one of the world's most successful fashion and portrait photographers, whose images are noted for their freshness and intimacy. Peruvian by birth, Testino has been fascinated by Rio de Janeiro since his earliest summer vacations. When I was 14, on holiday, and going from my house to the beach and seeing everyone walk everywhere in their tiny bathing suits the girls and boys were so sexy and carefree and wild I just could not believe it. This easy sensuality, sexual freedom and lust for life left a deep impression; Testino has been going back ever since, for work and fun, passion and inspiration. Featuring candid shots of exquisite cariocas baring nubile flesh, including supermodel Gisele Bundchen, MaRIO DE JANEIRO Testino captures the essence of this incomparably seductive city and its sultry citizens. From its breathtaking sunset panoramas, to the throbbing chaos of its world-famous carnival, this is Testino s love poem to the Brazilian metropolis that captured his teenage heart, and never let go.
Features include:
Foreword by songwriter and singer Caetano Veloso
Introduction by actress/TV personality Regina Case
Essay by supermodel Gisele Bundchen
Softcover with plastic jacket for beach reading available in yellow, orange or red, inspired by Rio s glorious sunsets!
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Excelent work! - Fernando Herrera - Mexico City
This book resume all the brazilian spirit. Mario Testino is an excellent photographer and you could admire his work in this title. Very recommended.
Jun 14, 2010 09:56:09
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