STURGES, Jock. Jock Sturges: New Work.

(Zurich/Berlin/New York): Scalo, 1996.  First edition.  Large quarto.  205 pages.  Photographic documentation of physical, emotional, and psychological development of young girls. He portrays his subjects usually in nudist camps where they can be displayed more fully. Many of his models have appeared in his work since quite young ages. The images are usually taken outdoors with a large format camera, and are posed to create quite complex compositions. At the same time, he wants you to notice nuances in how the bodies are changing, the emotions are developing, and what the personalities are like. He uses the interaction with nature and the other models to bring out the point of each photograph, and lets time provide the rest of the perspective by repeatedly showing the same models over the years. In this work, you will usually see a model over 2-3 years. The images are very well reproduced on gorgeous paper.  A very good copy in dust jacket.