Immediate Family
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Book Reviews of Immediate Family
Book Review: a fair negative review
Summary: 1 Stars
I came across this book accidentaly on the job, in the bag of a client that I was authorized by the client to check, even while they were not present. It is required of me to open the book and search it. I respect the first amendment and believe in it, and defend this author's right to publish her art. I found it disturbing to see that she doesn't care that anybody....ANYBODY, could see her children and some may not see it as art, at least other than pornographic art. I am not ashamed of the body, not at all. But as a parent, I think you have to protect your children. I believe that she could have put her children in harm's way. Just because you believe in nudity, which I infact do, doesn't mean that it should be shown to the public. Yes, it is a book bought, however, when was the last time that a book wasn't misplaced, lost or viewed by somebody who for a multitude of reasons for safety of the child, should not view it? I saw a book filled of pictures that focused on those parts of the body that general consesus (yes, OK by the majority, which is not always a bad thing) would call "private parts." Focused on. I just want everyone to know that is interested in this as art and purely as art, if bought, know what it is first, to protect the innocenct. It is not my place to tell anyone to buy or not buy anything, just be prepared for what you may discover in this book. If you are a parent that even if you respect nudity, but believe that it should be shared in an intimate way, or in the very least by friends and family only, unless you are ready to believe that nudity is OK to be seen by any walk and desire of life, then steer clear of this book. If you are going to buy it make sure for the sake of children anywhere, you have a system set up to ensure that you can control it. Nudity is beautiful yes, but it is not for everybody and if it is one thing I can't stand it is not being careful enough to keep it to yourself. She felt OK to publish it, that's OK, just think of children and the dangers out there, that's really all I wanted to caution on. I cried for those children when I saw the photos. For my own children, I do not wish to force my beliefs on them, rather let them evolve their own, and I would be sad if they viewed it now, for the concerns that it could, COULD, bring to them of confusion. I am a biologist and respect the fact that viewing private parts can cause an arousal of sexual desire. But for children, that arousal can go in many directions, some which may not honor the value of life in general, should harm come to anyone involved. So please, if nothing more, just be careful.Book Review: Not Cool
Summary: 1 Stars
Sally Mann exploited her children for notoriety's sake. She knows it. Every time she is interviewed and questioned about these pictures, you can see the tension. Her body language confirms her regret. So-called liberal minds endorse the nude photographs, reassuring each other that it's OK to look. It's not. What child would say, "Let me take my clothes off, mommy, so you can take a picture of me. I'll be the most popular kid in school." Her success came at a heavy price, one that she won't have to pay...but her kids will.Book Review: Disturbing
Summary: 1 Stars
Great photography - bad ethics. Some artists don't think they have a duty to society. I think we do. Art has the power to transform...