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Thomas Karsten is widely considered Germany's foremost living photographer of nude models, and many of his works have become icons of erotic photography. This stunning volume provides an overview of his career, from the early staged live sequences and Polaroid collages in his first book (1988) to the digital pictures of more recent years. Seen in this manner, Thomas Karsten's work takes on a poetic quality, highlighted by a confident, striking use of colors. This volume's stylish, contemporary design will give readers a powerful sense of the models' liveliness and zest for life.