Author Topic: Is this the world's most tasteless book cover? (Read 7272 times)

Ailsa · « **on:** April 04, 2007, 06:28:49 PM »

Or is it merely a product of its time?

Discuss.

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dave miller · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2007, 07:04:14 PM »

Quote from: Ailsa on April 04, 2007, 06:28:49 PM

Or is it merely a product of its time?

Discuss.

I agree, cropping her head like that is unforgivable.

LT · « **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2007, 07:14:46 PM »

"retouching" girls? that implies that Mr Barry has already ...... (giggle, titter, f'narr)

LT · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2007, 08:19:21 PM »

and why is the pink lady holding a bright light behind her head?

all very strange. Was there a "photographing Gents" equivalent? No, hang on, that has a much more sinister connotation.

Karl · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2007, 09:25:56 PM »

You've done well there. My prize for selection of most tasteless prints inside a book goes to Ian Parker's Complete Rollei TLR User's Manual, which offers creative gems such as topless woman photographed through a UV filter smeared with milk.

However, is this the spookiest cover...?

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db · « **Reply #5 on:** April 04, 2007, 10:32:33 PM »

Quote from: Ailsa on April 04, 2007, 06:28:49 PM

Or is it merely a product of its time?

Discuss.

Both. But I think you've set people off to find books that equal this sort of elegance and refinement. i look forward to seeing what others can show us!

Francois · « **Reply #6 on:** April 04, 2007, 10:40:39 PM »

Quote from: leon taylor on April 04, 2007, 07:14:46 PM

"retouching" girls? that implies that Mr Barry has already ...... (giggle, titter, f'narr)

Actually, what feels weird to me is the "special effects" section... dedicated to plastic surgery

How old is that book anyways?

Francois · « **Reply #7 on:** April 04, 2007, 10:53:05 PM »

Quote from: Karl on April 04, 2007, 09:25:56 PM

However, is this the spookiest cover...?

No, this is
(a book on photo special effects... I never know which eye to look at, and it always looks like they're out of alignment

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Susan B. · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2007, 11:59:24 PM »

Sheesh!

That's as tastless as it gets Ailsa.

I don't have any in my collection that can top that prime painted on eyebrow job.
But there is one that I have that rings a bell....I'll try to find it. It has some famous actress on the cover prior to her being famous. And it's shot in a typical 1970's or 80's schlocky lighting manner. But I can't recall who it was...I'm thinking it's Tony Soprano's shrink who also plays Ray Liotta's wife in Good Fellas --can't recall her name. Or was it Annette Benning? Okay...They look nothing alike, but they are both stuck in my mind as doing photo book covers I have stored somewhere. Or was it some other before she was a star actress? Hmmm....I'll see if I can dig it up.

moominsean · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2007, 01:32:40 AM »

might as well be titled 'photography for sean'

sean

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JOhn Reeves · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2007, 02:35:37 AM »

Gatewood's got taste and class.

moominsean · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2007, 04:09:31 AM »

maybe not lots of taste and class in this shot of his, but still gotta be one of the best photos ever!

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FrankB · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2007, 08:22:36 AM »

I completely agree with you, Ailsa. A font like that is just unforgiveable, and black velvet is so passe.

Sean - Well, at least he got my good side...

Janet_P · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2007, 08:51:58 AM »

You know, I think those pink leotards are making a comeback this season...

Susan, do you mean Lorraine Bracco?

Janet

Ailsa · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2007, 09:39:43 AM »

Quote from: Agent Orange on April 04, 2007, 10:40:39 PM

How old is that book anyways?

I'm not sure. I'll check when I get home tonight. And if you're all very well behaved, I might scan you some pages from the inside...

Francois · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2007, 03:54:00 PM »

Quote from: Janet_P on April 05, 2007, 08:51:58 AM

You know, I think those pink leotards are making a comeback this season...

We should make a special theme night:
We all watch Jane Fonda on Betamax while listening to Olivia Newton-John's Physical vinyl LP

Yes, it all brings back memories...
Even if it sounds ultra tacky, I just loved the 80's

Susan B. · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2007, 05:25:14 PM »

Quote from: Janet_P on April 05, 2007, 08:51:58 AM

You know, I think those pink leotards are making a comeback this season...

Susan, do you mean Lorraine Bracco?

Janet

yep! Thanks Janet.

Skorj · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2007, 01:15:51 PM »

Yikes! Something went wrong with the 1980s, that is for sure. I've got a Peter Gowland pocket book from about 1952 that does it better than this. I suppose he is a pro though. Skj.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2007, 04:38:04 PM »

Great thread. Thanks people.

moominsean · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2007, 03:08:28 AM »

i think i'll stick to the revco version of lets's get physical...with the original onj video playing.

Aline · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:51:21 AM »

Is that a mole on her hip or a fleck of dirt?
Looks like a classic....

Ailsa · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2007, 06:48:19 PM »

Now girls – own up – we've all been caught short at one time or another, particularly when exploring a derelict house. But really – for it to happen when you're wearing just your thong and party sandals, AND when there's a photographer in the vicinity? That's just downright careless.

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LT · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:46:05 PM »

Quote from: Ailsa on April 30, 2007, 06:48:19 PM

Now girls – own up – we've all been caught short at one time or another, particularly when exploring a derelict house. But really – for it to happen when you're wearing just your thong and party sandals, AND when there's a photographer in the vicinity? That's just downright careless.

Ailsa · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:03:58 PM »

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See, Leon agrees – this Peter Barry bloke is clearly a great talent.

Aline · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2007, 06:12:39 AM »

Re: Girl Caught Short: Could she be coming out of a very small "Ladies Room"? Maybe there wasn't any toilet paper
and she was hurrying over to the other door...I'm sure that's what was happening--and the
photographer just happened to be there...

FrankB · « **Reply #25 on:** May 01, 2007, 08:38:32 AM »

...and provided her with a copy of his book to use instead?!

Really ladies, the answer is quite obvious to anyone who's used the lavatory facilities at a rock festival! Believe me, it's far, far worse in the Gents!

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