Read Naked by Erik Kessels
A collection of works by Dutch artist Erik Kessels.
"This book emphasizes the delightful idea of being completely naked while reading, and arouses the reader's strange curiosity. Who are these men and women and why were these pictures taken?" Or, more essentially, what exactly are they reading, and what do they enjoy reading naked? Wouldn't that be great?" came to mind. It's the idea of a bygone era when we could happily spend all day in bed without worrying that we were wasting our time. A time when we were less ashamed of our bodies than we are now, when being naked didn't necessarily mean being exposed. So, we invite you to share your "naked reading" photos. All to encourage the growth of this strange and wonderful phenomenon, and to allow you to move freely between the pages. —Erik Kessels
Along with the book, there is a dedicated platform where readers can actually share photos of themselves reading the book naked.
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Title: Read Naked
Artist: Erik Kessels
Skinnerboox, 2019
Hardcover, 165 x 246 mm
148 pages
ISBN 978-88-94895-25-4
¥4,000 + tax