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OverviewIn his provocative new book, photographer and actor Leonard Nimoy captures images of full-bodied women, some of whom are involved in what is known as the fat acceptance movement. The average American woman, Nimoy writes, weighs 25 percent more than the models selling the clothes. There is a huge industry built up around selling women ways to get their bodies closer to the fantasy ideal. Pills, diets, surgery, workout programs. . . . The message is You don't look right. If you buy our product, you can get there. Leonard Nimoy, best known to the public from his role as Spock on Star Trek, has been a lifelong photographer. His work has been widely exhibited and is in numerous private and public collections. A previous book of his photographs, Shekhina, was published in 2002. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leonard Nimoy , Natalie AngierPublisher: Five Ties Publishing Imprint: Five Ties Publishing Dimensions: Width: 27.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.00cm Weight: 0.699kg ISBN: 9780979472725ISBN 10: 0979472725 Pages: 93 Publication Date: 01 February 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBest known as an actor, Leonard Nimoy has been a lifelong photographer, and first built his own darkroom at the age of 14. He lives in Los Angeles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |