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Body Projection Click on this LINK or the book cover image above to see a preview of the book and buy a copy.

Body Projection

The Body Projection project began 20 years ago in 1992 with the first few images in this book being created with a rather low powered 35mm slide projector and a small collection of transparencies. The projected images were captured on slow tungsten slide film (Ektachrome 64T or 160T), and the model had to be perfectly still during the long exposure. A tripod was necessary in most cases, depending on the lightness and density of the transparency in use. Very few of the initial images were worth keeping, but perseverence ensured that enough images were of suitable quality to make the project worthy of continuing. With the more recent advent of image stabilized digital cameras and high luminosity digital projectors it is now much easier to make images of this kind.

Body Projection, published by Mike Crawley, is available to buy from BLURB in several formats.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Hardback, Imagewrap or Softcover: 120 pages printed in book store quality four-color printing.
High-quality FSC-certified papers available in matte, lustre, or gloss finishes.
Size: 8x10 inches (20x25 cm) - portrait format

Karen in the Canaries Click on this LINK or the book cover image above to see a preview of the book and buy a copy.

Karen in the Canaries

"Karen in the Canaries" is the third book in my monograph series, and the first of my books featuring classic page 3 models from the 90's. It features Karen White, a well known page 3 girl from the UK during the second half of the 1990's. The book opens with a few images from the casting and continues with a selection of the images shot on the following photo shoot in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.

Karen in the Canaries, published by Mike Crawley, is available to buy from BLURB in several formats.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Hardback, Imagewrap or Softcover: 68 pages printed in book store quality four-color printing.
High-quality FSC-certified papers available in matte, lustre, or gloss finishes.
Size: 8x10 inches (20x25 cm) - portrait format

Just Eden Click on this LINK or the book cover image above to see a preview of the book and buy a copy.

Just Eden

"Just Eden" is the second book in my monograph series, inspired by the legendary Sam Haskins and "Cowboy Kate", and Karl de Haan's "Sunday Sue". It features one of my all time favourite models and muse, Eden.

I've called this book "Just Eden" for two reasons; the first because it is just about Eden and the second because this also happens to be the name of her own website (www.justeden.co.uk and www.justeden.com).

Just Eden, published by Mike Crawley, is available to buy from BLURB in several formats.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Hardback, Imagewrap or Softcover: 106 pages printed in book store quality four-color printing.
High-quality FSC-certified papers available in matte, lustre, or gloss finishes.
Size: 8x10 inches (20x25 cm) - portrait format

Tabhita Fuerteventura Click on this LINK or the book cover image above to see a preview of the book and buy a copy.

Tabhita Fuerteventura

Tabhita Fuerteventura is the first in a series of monographs highlighting some of my favourite muses, and features beautiful Indonesian model Tabhita. The book is the result of a week of fashion, portrait, glamour and fine art nude photography on the Canarian island of Fuerteventura in August 2011. I first worked with Tabhita in 2004 and have photographed her many times over the intervening seven years. It has always been a pleasure to work with this beautiful and charming woman, especially on the wonderful island of Fuerteventura; one of my favourite places to work.

Tabhita Fuerteventura, published by Mike Crawley, is available to buy from BLURB in several formats.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Hardback, Imagewrap or Softcover: 186 pages printed in book store quality four-color printing.
High-quality FSC-certified papers available in matte, lustre, or gloss finishes.
Size: 8x10 inches (20x25 cm) - portrait format

Photofrenetic Image of the Month Book Cover (Version 1) Version 1: Buy this Book Here

Photofrenetic Image of the Month Book Cover (Version 2) Version 2: Buy this Book Here

Photofrenetic Image of the Month

The Image of the Month (or IOM) was initiated on Photofrenetic.com in September 2000 and as September 2010 approached it was decided to celebrate the fact that the IOM had reached it's 10th anniversary. And what better way to do this than to publish a book of all 120 images that have appeared on the site over this period. Two versions of the book are available to buy from Blurb.com; version 1 and version 2. Both books are excellent quality and amazing value and is a chance to own a whole collection of my images at a fraction of the cost that it would take to purchase the same individual prints (at £20/print that would cost £2,400!)

Version 1 (Click Here to Buy this Book)

This version of the book contains 248 pages with the images viewed on the right hand side of the pages facing a blank page containing the month and year the image appeared on the site. As it has more pages the book is more expensive than version 2, which displays all the images facing each other.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: 3 Options: Paperback / Hardcover, Dust Jacket / Hardcover, Image Wrap
Pages: 248 pages printed on quality gloss paper
Size: 10 x 8ins (25 x 20cm) - portrait format
ID No: 1590715


Version 2 (Click Here to Buy this Book)

This version of the book contains 130 pages with the images facing each other; it therefore has a lesser number of pages and is not as expensive as version 1, which displays all the images facing a blank page.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: 3 Options: Paperback / Hardcover, Dust Jacket / Hardcover, Image Wrap
Pages: 130 pages printed on quality gloss paper
Size: 10 x 8ins (25 x 20cm) - portrait format
ID No: 1592512


Guild of Erotic Artists - Volume II Book Cover

The Guild of Erotic Artists Book - Volume II

The Guild of Erotic Artists Book Volume II (ISBN: 0954946413, published by The Guild of Erotic Artists) is now available for purchase, exclusively from the Guild of Erotic Artists and contributing artists. The book contains a series of 6 page compilations of work from 32 of the leading erotic artists in the UK and includes photographers, digital artists, painters, sculptors and body casters. Photographic art work from Mike Crawley is of course represented in this new, collectable and prestigious publication. Volume II is bigger (200 pages) and with more contributors (32) than Volume I and in my opinion even surpasses the excellent reproduction of Volume I. This is a very limited print run so make sure you buy your copy now! Click on the cover image opposite to view Mike's contribution to the book.

Copies can be purchased for a limited period from this site at £19.99 per copy + p&p, saving £3 on the publishers recommended price (£22.99)!


BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Paperback: 200 pages printed on quality gloss art paper
Size: 279mm x 210mm - portrait format
ISBN: 0954946413


UK Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - £19.99 + £2.50 p&p (£22.49 inc p&p).
Europe Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - 26 Euros + 8 Euros p&p (34 Euros inc p&p).
US Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - $35 + $15 p&p ($50 inc p&p).
Photographing the Nude (UK)

Photographing the Nude (UK)

Click on the book cover above to see some preview pages giving a flavour of the content and layout.

Photographing the Nude - Buy for Half Price!

Photographing the Nude by Mike Crawley, published by David & Charles, is available in all good book shops (rrp. £19.99). The book features 190 of Mike's images, including many of those previewed on the Photofrenetic website, and also gives a host of hints and tips on creating fine art, classical and glamour nude images. The seven chapters cover topics such as equipment, how to find models and locations, lighting and metering, basic poses, creative imagery, darkroom know-how and digitising the nude. Buy a brand new signed book for half the rrp £10.00 directly from the author while stocks last.

BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Hardback: 160 pages printed on quality gloss art paper
Size: 286mm x 224mm - portrait format
ISBN: 0 7153 1302 9

Publishers Comments:

Mike Crawley's Photographing the Nude is a thoroughly practical and inspiring guide for photographers of all levels. It begins by setting out a number of basic skills: nude photography shares many of the same technical problems as other areas of portraiture, and developing a sound understanding of the basics is the key to success. Mike demonstrates a wide range of classic lighting techniques, from soft diffuse lighting for a romantic mood to contrasty lighting to emphasize the contours and musculature of the body. Knowing what poses are good for figure work is also essential: specially commissioned photographic sequences demonstrate the do's and don'ts. Once you've mastered these aspects, you're ready to move on to more creative shots such as semi-abstracts, mood-creating shots involving the use of props and backgrounds, and technical challenges such as infra-red or toned prints, and digital manipulations. Backed up with sound practical information, the shots shown here are guaranteed to inspire. Chapters on darkroom and digital know-how form the final reference section. Whether you work in colour or in black and white, using a traditional darkroom or a computer, this book is an inspiring and informative introduction to an ever-popular subject.

UK Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - £10 + £4.25 p&p (£14.25 inc p&p).
Europe Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - 12 Euros + 10 Euros p&p (22 Euros inc p&p).
US Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - $20 + $18 p&p ($38 inc p&p).
Guild of Erotic Artists Book Cover

The Guild of Erotic Artists Book - Volume 1

The Guild of Erotic Artists Book (ISBN: 0954946405, published by The Guild of Erotic Artists) is now available for purchase. The book contains a compilation of work from 25 of the leading erotic artists in the UK and includes photographers, digital artists, painters, sculptors and body casters. The photographic art work of Mike Crawley is represented in this collectable and prestigious volume. This is a limited print run so make sure you buy your copy now! Click on the cover image to view Mike's portfolio.

Copies can be purchased for a limited period from this site at £10.00 per copy + pp, which is less than half the publishers price (£22.99)!


BOOK SPECIFICATIONS:
Book: Paperback: 160 pages printed on quality gloss art paper
Size: 279mm x 210mm - portrait format
ISBN: 0954946405


UK Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - £10 + £2.50 p&p (£12.50 inc p&p).
Europe Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - 12 Euros + 8 Euros p&p (20 Euros inc p&p).
US Buy a signed copy of the book with a secure credit card payment via Paypal - $20 + $15 p&p ($35 inc p&p).
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