Fräulein by Benedikt Taschen Published by Taschen, April 1, 2009; 500pp ISBN-10 383651477X ISBN-13 978-3836514774

text and image from Amazon.com Ellen von Unwerth, one of the world's most original and intimate fashion photographers, pays homage to the most delectable women walking the earth right now. "Fraulein" features over 1000 provocative photographs of icons such as Claudia Schiffer, Penelope Cruz, Natalie Portman, Kate Moss, Vanessa Paradis, Britney Spears, Eva Mendes, Lindsay Lohan, Dita von Teese, Adriana Lima, Carla Bruni, Eva Green and many many more. The images combine beautifully crafted scenarios, high production values with a joyful spontaneity. Von Unwerth's color and immaculate black and white photographs celebrate sex, femininity, romance and the sheer joy of living the moment. And if that moment features a riding crop, handcuffs, maybe a very flimsy negligee, or some black stockings and a brilliant smile, then so much the better. Sometimes the subjects willingly flaunt and delight in their intimate fantasies. Other times, it seems as if we are voyeurs who have stumbled into these very private and guarded moments. The images were shot over the last 15 years and many of them are unpublished. Sam Shahid, one of New York's top designers, who collaborated with von Unwerth on the book says "Fraulein" is 'like a very entertaining movie that hits you in all kinds of ways'. Like all great movies, it requires repeated viewing.

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text from Taschen Ellen Von Unwerth is a favourite of the 125 office, and what's not to love in her prolific and subtly erotic imagery of the world's most beautiful women? From Naomi to Claudia and everyone in between have been photographed by ex-model Unwerth and it may well be her insider knowledge of the beautiful game that gives her the edge over the men who occasionally attempt similar imagery. Whatever it is, we love it. Hardcover in a clamshell box, 500 pages £ 300.00, published by Taschen

text and images from http://www.eluxury.com Born in Germany, in 1954, Ellen Von Unwerth has become one of the most influential fashion photographers in the world in the past few decades. Her images - whether color or black and white - are united by their production values and an impeccable sense of detail, but also for conveying a spontaneity that gleefully celebrates sexuality and femininity. Her photographs of female icons - including Kate Moss, Dita von Teese and Carla Bruni - often explore fantasies, featuring risque “props” such as a riding crop or handcuffs. The results are a fabulous mix of voyeurism and humor, teasing out the wilder nature of her subjects. Her new book Fraulein is available from Taschen.

text and images from http://www.whatswear.com/ I know the fashion industry seems to be dominated mostly by men. But maybe the new Ellen von Unwerth book Fraulein proves that a woman can connect with another woman on a different level. As a model herself in the fashion industry for ten years, Ellen knows what it's like in the biz and what goes on behind the scenes. The bold and candid images in her new book showcase fetishism, nudes, romance and the freedom of being a sexually aware, free and desirable woman. While still keeping the imagery artistic and playful, Unwerth has captured the likes of Kate Moss, Dita von Teese, Eva Mendes, Natalie Portman, Lindsay Lohan, Vanessa Paradis, Adriana Lima and Britney Spears to name a few. Gracefully alternating from color images to black and white, the book's photographs of female icons will have your full attention. The women in the images are enchanting; you cannot help but gaze at them. Fantasy and effortless freewill pour out from the pages of her new book. Ellen von Unwerth has an invitation to this whimsical world that's actually living and breathing. She has captured the rare happenings and presents them to her viewers in beautiful form. I wondered what the name of her book meant. Luckily for me my father is fluent in German. Fraulein is a term of endearment meant for young women. I think the title is just right. Fraulein will be a much-coveted book this year that will keep you enthralled. With a limited edition of 1500 copies that are numbered and signed by Ellen herself, the book will be available just in time for the holidays from Taschen. Be sure to pick up a copy for the ones that are most deserving on your list.

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text from http://www.selectism.com/ Before turning to the camera, Ellen von Unwerth was a model. The background lends well to her chosen subject, beautiful women (being one herself) and Fräulein is testament to an unquestionable skill set. 15 years of work are collected in the book, some of the images previously unpublished, and feature a veritable who's who of super models. Complementing the imagery is an essay from Ingred Sischy, Contributing Editor for Vanity Fair.

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text and images from http://www.style.com/ Style.com October 23, 2009 11:45am Dept. of culture Von Unwerth, Unearthed October 23, 2009 11:45 am Ellen von Unwerth doesn't pick and choose. She loves all women. "There are many who are my favorites, from Claudia Schiffer to Eva Herzigova to Elizabeth Hurley to Lindsay Lohan," said von Unwerth last night at Sloane Square's Michael Hoppen Gallery during a private viewing of Fräulein, a collection of her rarely seen or published photographs. Von Unwerth continued, "They are all fun and they give a lot." That was evident in the sexy, girly photographs of von Unwerth's array of beautiful subjects, all in various stages of undress with lots of lingerie, toys, and even the odd vegetable thrown in. There was Claudia with big hair in her underwear--an image eventually used for a Guess campaign; Kate Moss making horn-rimmed glasses sexy; and Monica Bellucci in nipple tassels. In "What recession?" news, several prints of Heidi, Kitzbuhel, the photographer's racy take on the Alpine Miss in red stockings and garters, as well as Nadja Auermann in a mask, have all but sold out. It was von Unwerth's friend Ingrid Sischy who prodded her to dust off these favorite images for a new book to be released in December by Taschen. Sischy, of course, authored the coffee-table tome. Last night's event was a cheeky sneak preview. "The book has been in the planning for three years," said the Teutonic blonde, standing amid a crowd that included Suzy Menkes, Serena Rees, and Nick Rhodes. She continued, flashing that famous grin, "The title Fraulein came to mind, and I thought it was great to do a kind of retrospective with this theme, my favorite subject, women." Despite the London-centric nature of the art world, von Unwerth told us that she plans to spend more time in New York. As for upcoming projects, the photographer coyly hinted, "Maybe something in the film direction." Although, as she left us staring up at a picture of Moss holding a cucumber, we had to wonder what kind of films she was talking about. --Afsun Qureshi

text from http://www.trendhunter.com/ Ellen von Unwerth can basically do anything. She can take a picture of anyone and it would turn out to be the most sensual, almost erotic, photograph around. So the hype is big surrounding her latest book Fräulein by Ellen von Unwerth. The book includes pictures from her private collection, many of which have never been published, that capture some of the world's hottest ladies. There is a limited number of Fraulein by Ellen von Unwerth books available, so you had best get yours while they are still around.

text and images from http://www.trendhunter.com/ They're Not Your Girls Next Door Fashion and fetish in a female fantasyland Limited to 1,500 numbered copies, each signed by the photographer Ellen von Unwerth was a supermodel before the term was invented, so she knows a thing or two about photographing beautiful women. Now one of the world's most original and successful fashion photographers, she pays homage to the world's most delectable females in Fräulein. This celebration of our era's sexiest female icons includes Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Vanessa Paradis, Britney Spears, Eva Mendes, Lindsay Lohan, Dita von Teese, Adriana Lima, Carla Bruni, Eva Green, Christina Aguilera, Monica Bellucci and dozens more. An instant collector's item: Switching effortlessly between color and immaculate black and white, von Unwerth's photography revels in sexual intrigue, femininity, romance, fetishism, kitsch humor, decadence and sheer joie de vivre. Whether nude or in lingerie and a dazzling smile, her subjects are never objectified. Some flaunt personal fantasies; others are guarded, suggesting that we have stumbled into a secret world. Fashion and fantasy were never so enchantingly combined. These images were shot over the last 15 years and many are previously unpublished. * Also available in Art Editions A and B, each with one of two photographic prints by Ellen von Unwerth. About the photographer: Ellen von Unwerth worked as a top fashion model for 10 years, before taking up the camera and becoming one of the world's most in-demand fashion photographers. Her editorial work has featured in countless magazines, including Vogue, Interview, Vanity Fair and i-D, while her major advertising campaigns include Victoria's Secret, Banana Republic, Guess, Diesel, and Chanel. In 1991 she was awarded first prize at the International Festival of Fashion Photography, and her work was featured in Archaeology of Elegance (2002) and Fashioning Fiction at MoMA/Queens (2004). Her many individual exhibitions include a one woman show at the Hamilton Gallery in London, and her photo-novella Revenge (2003) was accompanied by exhibitions in New York, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Moscow and Beijing. About the author: Ingrid Sischy is a Contributing Editor for Vanity Fair. A former staff writer, photography and fashion critic at The New Yorker, she was editor in chief of Interview, 1989-2008. She has profiled Keith Haring, David Hockney, Jeff Koons, Nicole Kidman, and Madonna, among many others.

text and images from http://www.trendhunter.com/ Who better to capture the carnal beauty of some of the most stunning women around than Ellen von Unwerth? She has been one of the world's premier fashion photographers for many years and Taschen is publishing a collection of her photographs. A former model, before stepping behind the lens, she worked in front of it for 10 years and it shows in the sensuality she elicits from her own subjects. Her photos have been featured in the editorial pages of Vogue, Interview and Vanity Fair and she has been hired to create many advertising campaigns for some of the biggest names in fashion from Chanel to Guess and Victoria's Secret. Her work has also been shown in numerous exhibitions internationally including at MoMA in Queens. This collector's edition features sexy photographs of Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Eva Mendes, Lindsay Lohan,and too many more to list. The images are in both black and white as well as color and present a very different impression of women as sensual beings than the stereotypical "men's" magazine. While the photographs often feature their subjects nude or in lingerie the women are never objectified but rather seem to be expressing some aspect of their own femininity. Many images are previously unpublished and have been part of the photographer's personal archive for the past 15 years. The limited edition series of 1,500 numbered and signed copies is a 482 page hardcover book in a clam shell box and retails for $700. Taschen will also be releasing 100 Art Editions which include one of two silver gelatin photographic prints by Ellen von Unwerth and will retail for $1,800 each.

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