15 Private Photos from the Collection of Michael Stokes

Michael Stokes creates and publishes beautiful books that show both the deeply sexual aspects of the nude male body as well as its heroism and resilience. Stokes is not without controversy. His constant struggle against internet censorship has been valiant. Presenting veteran amputees as unashamedly erotic and powerful is inspirational.

Here, from Michael, a few words about his new book from his Kickstarter page:

"To date I have published six monograms, coffee table books composed of my photography, male figure studies with a sexy and sometimes erotic edge. This Kickstarter features two new books. I use Kickstarter to launch new books because it gives me an idea of how many books to print, keeps the publishing costs down, and it is a fun way for people to watch an art project actualize.

"Pledge and then follow me through the process of publishing and distributing your coffee table books. I oversee the layout, personally go to Italy to supervise the printing, and when the books arrive in the United States, I even help my packers pack the books for shipping.

"The photos in the Kickstarter video are just a sample of what will be in the books. Many unpublished images will appear in both books. In order to provide a truly special experience for those who support the books, intimate and exclusive photos are reserved for a project like this."

Deconstructed

A collection of hand chosen photos contrary to my usual style or that reveal the unpolished moments of a photo shoot. The images are a mix of photos I took behind the scenes or images that are not my signature style. Verisimilitude takes priority over well-crafted compositions and figure study. Some images will be captioned to either give a back story or share a feeling I have about a person or image.

To see the other book, Divine Eros, offered on the Kickstarter page link here.

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