"The Worlds Top Photographers: Nudes" is an elegant collection celebrating one of the most revered and inspiring subjects in photography. This in-depth look at the most successful image-makers working today - together with select images from influential near-contemporaries, such as Robert Mapplethorpe and Guy Bourdin - brings together stunning images with candid interviews with such names as Marc Baptiste, Rankin, Greg Gorman, Kenro Izu, and many more. The book gives a privileged insight into the inspirations and passions of these very different photographers as they talk about their lives, work, and methods, and share the stories behind their landmark images. Part of the successful "The Worlds Top Photographers" series, "Nudes" will appear both to the professional and the amateur photographer who wishes to learn from the best in the field, and to everyone who appreciates world-class photography.