A relative newcomer, Andreas Bitesnich already invites comparison with the most established names in photography. His photographs reveal an immense aesthetic and choreographic talent as well as his consummate technical skill. Light, dancelike scenes reminiscent of Howard Schatz, powerful nudes rarely seen in such intensity since Robert Mapplethorpe, erotic images with the charm of Patrick Demarchelier -- no matter what its theme, each Bitesnich photograph is entirely convincing in its own way. Former salesman and one-time rock musician, Bitesnich traded one artistic passion for another when he picked up the camera in 1990. Shortly thereafter he began working largely for advertising firms and the magazine Ego. He quickly developed a personal style through his favorite subject -- the nude. Today Bitesnich is in constant demand in fashion and advertising and frequently shoots layouts for European fashion magazines. But his chief interest remains the nude. With its splendid presentation and superb reproductions, this volume will be welcomed not only by collectors and admirers of photography but by anyone who appreciates beautifully produced books.