Mar. 8th, 2010

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2007: Texas Twins, The Story of Morgan & Nash, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 19,5 20 cm / 7.5 x 7.75, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86187-858-2, February 2007

Amazon: Texas Twins: The Story of Morgan & Nash



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After gracing us with the “Boys of Bel Ami?, Howard Roffman is back with his newest work “Texas Twins?. Clear the stage for the sweet twin boys Nash and Morgan! Roffman allows us a moving look behind the curtain into the close relationship of the two brothers. One is a young James Dean – macho and masculine; the other is more emotional and sensual. These are photographs full of joy and affection, as well as artful moments of melancholy. In this book Roffman again shows his flair for capturing quiet moods.

Howard Roffman has published countless successful books and held well-received exhibitions. This success has made him a shooting star among the top photographers of homoerotic art.

2008: Christopher and the Boys, Photo Book, Pages: 160, Size: 22 x 23 cm / 8.7 x 9.1, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86787-007-8, August 2008

Amazon: Christopher and the Boys



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The story begins with Christopher, a small town boy on vacation in San Francisco, and goes on to capture eight other boys from around the world at their intimate best.

Tolga, a German exchange student, frolics nude at the Grand Canyon; J.C., an aspiring British actor, becomes a boy at play on a deserted beach. Brian and Tyler make passionate love. "Christopher and the Boys" continues the Howard Roffman tradition of striking images that are at once innocent and highly sensual.

"If you like innocent looking young men with a naughty twinkle in their eye, this may be just the book for you." --EDGE New York

2009: Private Moments, Photo Book, Pages: 240, Size: 30,5 x 21 cm / 12 x 8,25 inch, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: full colour, ISBN 978-3-86787-037-5, September 2009

Amazon: Private Moments



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Roffmann, an icon in the Olympus of male photography, creates art when he depicts Eros and sexuality in his very sensible way, because he catches the yearning between men in a very naive and direct way - with a natural easy. Now, the master of black and white photography has changed the metier. Whoever believed Roffmann's strength is based in the reduction of colors will be surprised to recognize that the play of natural colors adds a new dimension to his work.

2009: Private Moments - Calendar 2010, Wall calendars, Size: 28 x 42 cm / 11 x 16.5 inch, Colour: full colour, Available: yes, ISBN 978-386787-305-5, July 2009

Amazon: Private Moments of Bel Ami 2010 Calendar



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Beautiful friends, intimate settings! As we all, nobody takes as masterful photos of the guys of Bel Ami as Howard Roffman. Now he’s done it in color for the very first time. The results truly deserve a broadsheet!

Bruno Gmünder, Germany’s leading publishing house for gay art, photography and literature introduces a new larger format calendar.

Leaving more space for the beautiful photography of famous artists Rick Day, David Vance and top-selling photographer Howard Roffman the large size calendar strikes with new proportions, which are based on the rules of golden ratio.
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2007: Texas Twins, The Story of Morgan & Nash, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 19,5 20 cm / 7.5 x 7.75, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86187-858-2, February 2007

Amazon: Texas Twins: The Story of Morgan & Nash



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After gracing us with the “Boys of Bel Ami?, Howard Roffman is back with his newest work “Texas Twins?. Clear the stage for the sweet twin boys Nash and Morgan! Roffman allows us a moving look behind the curtain into the close relationship of the two brothers. One is a young James Dean – macho and masculine; the other is more emotional and sensual. These are photographs full of joy and affection, as well as artful moments of melancholy. In this book Roffman again shows his flair for capturing quiet moods.

Howard Roffman has published countless successful books and held well-received exhibitions. This success has made him a shooting star among the top photographers of homoerotic art.

2008: Christopher and the Boys, Photo Book, Pages: 160, Size: 22 x 23 cm / 8.7 x 9.1, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86787-007-8, August 2008

Amazon: Christopher and the Boys



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The story begins with Christopher, a small town boy on vacation in San Francisco, and goes on to capture eight other boys from around the world at their intimate best.

Tolga, a German exchange student, frolics nude at the Grand Canyon; J.C., an aspiring British actor, becomes a boy at play on a deserted beach. Brian and Tyler make passionate love. "Christopher and the Boys" continues the Howard Roffman tradition of striking images that are at once innocent and highly sensual.

"If you like innocent looking young men with a naughty twinkle in their eye, this may be just the book for you." --EDGE New York

2009: Private Moments, Photo Book, Pages: 240, Size: 30,5 x 21 cm / 12 x 8,25 inch, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: full colour, ISBN 978-3-86787-037-5, September 2009

Amazon: Private Moments



more pics )

Roffmann, an icon in the Olympus of male photography, creates art when he depicts Eros and sexuality in his very sensible way, because he catches the yearning between men in a very naive and direct way - with a natural easy. Now, the master of black and white photography has changed the metier. Whoever believed Roffmann's strength is based in the reduction of colors will be surprised to recognize that the play of natural colors adds a new dimension to his work.

2009: Private Moments - Calendar 2010, Wall calendars, Size: 28 x 42 cm / 11 x 16.5 inch, Colour: full colour, Available: yes, ISBN 978-386787-305-5, July 2009

Amazon: Private Moments of Bel Ami 2010 Calendar



more pics - WARNING NOT WORK SAFE )

Beautiful friends, intimate settings! As we all, nobody takes as masterful photos of the guys of Bel Ami as Howard Roffman. Now he’s done it in color for the very first time. The results truly deserve a broadsheet!

Bruno Gmünder, Germany’s leading publishing house for gay art, photography and literature introduces a new larger format calendar.

Leaving more space for the beautiful photography of famous artists Rick Day, David Vance and top-selling photographer Howard Roffman the large size calendar strikes with new proportions, which are based on the rules of golden ratio.
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2006: The Boys of Bel Ami, Photo Book, Pages: 220, Size: 30x32 cm / 11.75x12.5 inch, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879891, May 2006

Amazon: Howard Roffman Meets the Boys of Bel Ami

Photo Book, Pages: 228, Size: 21x22 cm / 8.25x8.5 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86187-477-5, November 2007

Amazon: The Boys of Bel Ami


Lukas And Sebastian


Marc And Josh Standing Tender


Sebastian Kisses Lukas


Sebastian Licks Josh

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The time has come – the Bel Ami boys met Howard Roffman; two of the most famous names of homoeroticism came together and created a new classic of male photographic art. Roffman has successfully captured emphatic black-and-white images of the boys of Bel Ami, who are obviously having a wonderful time showing off! After the incredible success of our large-format original publication we’ve decided to present this work in a newer, more manageable format. Don’t let this feast for the eyes pass you by!

Howard Roffman is fully committed to the representation of young men and their lives in his work. Like no other he manages to capture images of his boys, their passions and their search for tenderness behind the pose. Sensitively and respectfully he documents the awakening sexuality of young men. The name of Bel Ami is a legend, needing no additional introduction. Through their countless films and photo collections the boys of George Duroy have conquered the hearts of countless gay men the world over.

Man Candy Day: The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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2006: The Boys of Bel Ami, Photo Book, Pages: 220, Size: 30x32 cm / 11.75x12.5 inch, Format: Hardcover with dust jaket, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879891, May 2006

Amazon: Howard Roffman Meets the Boys of Bel Ami

Photo Book, Pages: 228, Size: 21x22 cm / 8.25x8.5 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 978-3-86187-477-5, November 2007

Amazon: The Boys of Bel Ami


Lukas And Sebastian


Marc And Josh Standing Tender


Sebastian Kisses Lukas


Sebastian Licks Josh

more pics - WARNING NOT WORK SAFE )

The time has come – the Bel Ami boys met Howard Roffman; two of the most famous names of homoeroticism came together and created a new classic of male photographic art. Roffman has successfully captured emphatic black-and-white images of the boys of Bel Ami, who are obviously having a wonderful time showing off! After the incredible success of our large-format original publication we’ve decided to present this work in a newer, more manageable format. Don’t let this feast for the eyes pass you by!

Howard Roffman is fully committed to the representation of young men and their lives in his work. Like no other he manages to capture images of his boys, their passions and their search for tenderness behind the pose. Sensitively and respectfully he documents the awakening sexuality of young men. The name of Bel Ami is a legend, needing no additional introduction. Through their countless films and photo collections the boys of George Duroy have conquered the hearts of countless gay men the world over.

Man Candy Day: The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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2004: Peter & Petr, Photo Book, Pages: 120, Size: 22x23,0 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861876566, September 2004

Amazon: Peter & Petr



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Roffman tells us artistically formed stories of Bel-Ami boys Peter and Petr. Romantic scenes of tender intimacy and sensual desire entice the observer to lose himself in his own dreams. Roffman gives his models the space to develop completely, so he succeeds in capturing rarely seen moments of natural intimacy.

After countless successes with his books and exhibitions, Howard Roffman has, in a very short time, become one of the most important photographers of homoerotic photo art.

2005: Loving Brian, Photo Book, Pages: 128, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879565, September 2005

Amazon: Loving Brian

Postcardbook, Pages: 12, Size: 12.5x18 cm / 5x7 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879662, September 2005

Amazon: Loving Brian







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In his last book Howard Roffman spun the tale of ?Peter & Petr?. With his keen sense for intimate moments Roffman brings us closer to the irresistibly sweet and boyish Brian. Brian, at the threshold of becoming a man and still full of innocence, discovers his own body and those of his friends. The young men?s sensual congress, captured on 128 large-format pages in gentle duo-tones allows the viewer to reminisce in his own memories of youth.

Howard Roffman has had incredible success with his books and exhibitions. In a very short time he has advanced to one of the most important photographers of the homoerotic. 

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 4 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978491.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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2004: Peter & Petr, Photo Book, Pages: 120, Size: 22x23,0 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861876566, September 2004

Amazon: Peter & Petr



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Roffman tells us artistically formed stories of Bel-Ami boys Peter and Petr. Romantic scenes of tender intimacy and sensual desire entice the observer to lose himself in his own dreams. Roffman gives his models the space to develop completely, so he succeeds in capturing rarely seen moments of natural intimacy.

After countless successes with his books and exhibitions, Howard Roffman has, in a very short time, become one of the most important photographers of homoerotic photo art.

2005: Loving Brian, Photo Book, Pages: 128, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879565, September 2005

Amazon: Loving Brian

Postcardbook, Pages: 12, Size: 12.5x18 cm / 5x7 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861879662, September 2005

Amazon: Loving Brian







more pics )

In his last book Howard Roffman spun the tale of ?Peter & Petr?. With his keen sense for intimate moments Roffman brings us closer to the irresistibly sweet and boyish Brian. Brian, at the threshold of becoming a man and still full of innocence, discovers his own body and those of his friends. The young men?s sensual congress, captured on 128 large-format pages in gentle duo-tones allows the viewer to reminisce in his own memories of youth.

Howard Roffman has had incredible success with his books and exhibitions. In a very short time he has advanced to one of the most important photographers of the homoerotic. 

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 4 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978491.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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2001: Johan Paulik, Photo Book, Pages: 104, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871939, March 2001

Amazon: Johan Paulik

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871998, March 2001

Amazon: Best of Johan Paulik



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This photo-book is a small sensation: Howard Roffman, who became one of the most important contemporary men-photopgrahpers due to his romantic-erotic photo series, is encountering Johan Paulil, THE superstar of the renowned and by success inebriated erotic label Bel Ami. A thrilling combination of Roffmans tender, dreamy picture-language and the magical attraction of Johan Paulik, whose boyish charm and unsophistication made him a superstar. Johan, as his admirers have never seen him before. Roffman exceeded himself by this edition. A precious photo-book, which will enthuse not only the fans of Howard Roffman and Bel Ami.

"...a wonderful testament to both photographer and model." --X-Factor

2002: Pictures of Kris, Photo Book, Pages: 80, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872404, February 2002

Amazon: Pictures of Kris



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With PITCURES OF KRIS the famous American photographer is presenting his third portraits-book. As before in PICTURES OF FRED and JOHAN PAULIK the master of sensual erotic knows hot to enlighten the natural erotic charism of his model with shining away.

Over the years Howard Roffman watched the, at the beginning shy, lad und accompanied him on his way to become a self-confident man, whose clear glance and irresistible attractiveness has fascinated many viewers. A coffee table-book full of sensuality and erotic; and again an edition, which proves that Roffman is one of the most important contemporary men-photographers of our time.

"This is a book that is unlikely to sit on some shelf collecting dust. The images are too beautiful." --Perceptions

2002: Friends & Lovers, Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 21.2x24.4 cm / 8.25x9.5 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872609, September 2002

Amazon: Friends and Lovers

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872625, August 2002

Amazon: Friends and Lovers



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The well-known American photographer Howard Roffman is presenting his fifth and most breathtaking photobook. His intimate photos and his skilled way of dealing with natural light have won Roffman an extensive, global fan base.

This is an episodic narrative in which we are permitted to observe young couples full of naturalness, tenderness and suspense, in various constellations. The authenticity of these photographs is what makes them so charming - the photos of young men who live out their emotions in front of the camera uninhibited.

"This collection is a glowing example of spontaneity, freshness, and quirky youthfulness in subject and tone. [...] Roffman has a knack for finding and making good use of some of the most intriguing and enticing models." --X-Factor

2003: The Perfect Boy, Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 9.4 x 8.1 x 1 inches, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861873621, November 2003

Amazon: The Perfect Boy

Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861878097, August 2004

Amazon: The Perfect Boy

Postcardbook, Pages: 12, Size: 12.5x18 cm / 5x7 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861873664, September 2003

Amazon: The Perfect Boy



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Howard Roffman has a unique talent for capturing the magical attractive power of young men in photographs. His images depict ethereal beauty and candid authenticity. Perfect Boy is a celebration of the natural erotic aura of his young subjects, presented in a series of nine intimate and sensual photo essays.

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 3 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978906.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 4 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978491.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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2001: Johan Paulik, Photo Book, Pages: 104, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871939, March 2001

Amazon: Johan Paulik

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871998, March 2001

Amazon: Best of Johan Paulik



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This photo-book is a small sensation: Howard Roffman, who became one of the most important contemporary men-photopgrahpers due to his romantic-erotic photo series, is encountering Johan Paulil, THE superstar of the renowned and by success inebriated erotic label Bel Ami. A thrilling combination of Roffmans tender, dreamy picture-language and the magical attraction of Johan Paulik, whose boyish charm and unsophistication made him a superstar. Johan, as his admirers have never seen him before. Roffman exceeded himself by this edition. A precious photo-book, which will enthuse not only the fans of Howard Roffman and Bel Ami.

"...a wonderful testament to both photographer and model." --X-Factor

2002: Pictures of Kris, Photo Book, Pages: 80, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872404, February 2002

Amazon: Pictures of Kris



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With PITCURES OF KRIS the famous American photographer is presenting his third portraits-book. As before in PICTURES OF FRED and JOHAN PAULIK the master of sensual erotic knows hot to enlighten the natural erotic charism of his model with shining away.

Over the years Howard Roffman watched the, at the beginning shy, lad und accompanied him on his way to become a self-confident man, whose clear glance and irresistible attractiveness has fascinated many viewers. A coffee table-book full of sensuality and erotic; and again an edition, which proves that Roffman is one of the most important contemporary men-photographers of our time.

"This is a book that is unlikely to sit on some shelf collecting dust. The images are too beautiful." --Perceptions

2002: Friends & Lovers, Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 21.2x24.4 cm / 8.25x9.5 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872609, September 2002

Amazon: Friends and Lovers

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861872625, August 2002

Amazon: Friends and Lovers



more pics )

The well-known American photographer Howard Roffman is presenting his fifth and most breathtaking photobook. His intimate photos and his skilled way of dealing with natural light have won Roffman an extensive, global fan base.

This is an episodic narrative in which we are permitted to observe young couples full of naturalness, tenderness and suspense, in various constellations. The authenticity of these photographs is what makes them so charming - the photos of young men who live out their emotions in front of the camera uninhibited.

"This collection is a glowing example of spontaneity, freshness, and quirky youthfulness in subject and tone. [...] Roffman has a knack for finding and making good use of some of the most intriguing and enticing models." --X-Factor

2003: The Perfect Boy, Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 9.4 x 8.1 x 1 inches, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861873621, November 2003

Amazon: The Perfect Boy

Photo Book, Pages: 176, Size: 9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861878097, August 2004

Amazon: The Perfect Boy

Postcardbook, Pages: 12, Size: 12.5x18 cm / 5x7 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861873664, September 2003

Amazon: The Perfect Boy



more pics )

Howard Roffman has a unique talent for capturing the magical attractive power of young men in photographs. His images depict ethereal beauty and candid authenticity. Perfect Boy is a celebration of the natural erotic aura of his young subjects, presented in a series of nine intimate and sensual photo essays.

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 3 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978906.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 4 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978491.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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This week I decided to feature the work of Howard Roffman. It's a so huge ensemble, spacing the last 15 years, that it was impossible to do that only in one post, so I divided the bibliography in 5 posts. At the end of each post you will find the link to go to the following post. Also, to not overflow my friends list, only the first one will appear there. If you are wondering why I decided to not limit the featuring post only to his latest book, Private Moments, the reason is simple: how many time I saw an Howard Roffman's picture posted somewhere and didn't have the info of who was the artist? I like the B&W and the poetry of his work and so I'm more than happy to give people a reference to, in case, browse more.

Howard Roffman (born 1955) is an American lawyer representing Lucasfilms and a photographer who specializes in the male full frontal nude photograph.

He attended the University of Pennsylvania and in 1977 obtained a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. He served as a law clerk on United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and afterwards, at the Washington D.C. law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. In 1980 Roffman joined the movie production company Lucasfilm to do legal counseling and afterwards, was promoted to general counsel.



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Photography is his professional hobby. His pictures became famous in 1991 after the publication of his postcards and calendars with young males posing nude. He has published many gay themed photo-albums. He is known to recruit models by giving his business-card to people at restaurants, on the street, and in discos. He has business connections with the German publishing company Bruno Gmünder Verlag. Frequently, his models come from Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In 1999 Roffman was appointed President of "Lucas Licensing", a subsidiary of "Lucasfilm", which owns the copyrights of the movie series Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

His career is similar to another nude-photographer, Tom Bianchi, who was a lawyer for the movie company, Columbia Pictures.

He lives in San Francisco with his long term partner Duane Waters.

1995: The Edge of Desire, Photo Book, Pages: 95, Size: 12 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861870630, November 1995

Amazon: The Edge of Desire

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871068, August 1997

Amazon: The Edge of Desire

Pictures of nostalgia and desire. Young, innocently shy faces in search of erotic identity.

1996: Three, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 11.8 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861870665, April 1999

Amazon: Three

Postcardbook, Pages: 30, Size: 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871165, September 2003

Amazon: Three



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Photographer Howard Roffman takes time and care documenting the gay three-way love affair between John, Gary and Kris as they explore each other's inner and outer beings.

1997: Tales, Photo Book, Pages: 104, Size: 11.8 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871041, April 1999

Amazon: Tales

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871386, April 1999

Amazon: Best of Tales

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There is a clear expression of affection between photographer Howard Roffman and his subjects that comes across in this gay erotic work. The tales cast a romantic spell on the reader.

1998: Pictures of Fred, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 9.4 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871297, December 2000

Amazon: Pictures of Fred



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Fred is an erotic chameleon with a simultaneously masculine and youthful aura of almost magical intensity.

2000: Jagged Youth, Photo Book, Pages: 112, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871637, April 2000

Amazon: Jagged Youth



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The models of Howard Roffman are friends and acquaintances, which all have their own story in which he is interested. Like no other he is able to catch a personal moment in his photos. The viewer of the pictures feels the intimacy and forthrightness, by which these young men reveal themselves. Howar Roffman has an unique capability to catch the magic attraction of young men photographically. His weightless-erotic pictures are full of unearthly beauty and still appear authentic. Jagged Youth is a declaration of love to the natural erotic vibrancy of his models, which is presented in form of a series of pictures.

"The pastoral settings add an air of innocence and freedom. The summer breezes almost rise from the pages." --Echo Magazine

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 2 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978969.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 3 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978906.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 4 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978491.html

The Boys of Bel Ami by Howard Roffman (Part 5 of 5): http://elisa-rolle.livejournal.com/978366.html
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This week I decided to feature the work of Howard Roffman. It's a so huge ensemble, spacing the last 15 years, that it was impossible to do that only in one post, so I divided the bibliography in 5 posts. At the end of each post you will find the link to go to the following post. Also, to not overflow my friends list, only the first one will appear there. If you are wondering why I decided to not limit the featuring post only to his latest book, Private Moments, the reason is simple: how many time I saw an Howard Roffman's picture posted somewhere and didn't have the info of who was the artist? I like the B&W and the poetry of his work and so I'm more than happy to give people a reference to, in case, browse more.

Howard Roffman (born 1955) is an American lawyer representing Lucasfilms and a photographer who specializes in the male full frontal nude photograph.

He attended the University of Pennsylvania and in 1977 obtained a law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. He served as a law clerk on United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and afterwards, at the Washington D.C. law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. In 1980 Roffman joined the movie production company Lucasfilm to do legal counseling and afterwards, was promoted to general counsel.



more pics )

Photography is his professional hobby. His pictures became famous in 1991 after the publication of his postcards and calendars with young males posing nude. He has published many gay themed photo-albums. He is known to recruit models by giving his business-card to people at restaurants, on the street, and in discos. He has business connections with the German publishing company Bruno Gmünder Verlag. Frequently, his models come from Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

In 1999 Roffman was appointed President of "Lucas Licensing", a subsidiary of "Lucasfilm", which owns the copyrights of the movie series Star Wars and Indiana Jones.

His career is similar to another nude-photographer, Tom Bianchi, who was a lawyer for the movie company, Columbia Pictures.

He lives in San Francisco with his long term partner Duane Waters.

1995: The Edge of Desire, Photo Book, Pages: 95, Size: 12 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861870630, November 1995

Amazon: The Edge of Desire

Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871068, August 1997

Amazon: The Edge of Desire

Pictures of nostalgia and desire. Young, innocently shy faces in search of erotic identity.

1996: Three, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 11.8 x 9.7 x 0.5 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861870665, April 1999

Amazon: Three

Postcardbook, Pages: 30, Size: 5.9 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871165, September 2003

Amazon: Three



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Photographer Howard Roffman takes time and care documenting the gay three-way love affair between John, Gary and Kris as they explore each other's inner and outer beings.

1997: Tales, Photo Book, Pages: 104, Size: 11.8 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871041, April 1999

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Postcardbook, Pages: 29, Size: 10x15 cm / 4x6 inch, Format: Softcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871386, April 1999

Amazon: Best of Tales

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There is a clear expression of affection between photographer Howard Roffman and his subjects that comes across in this gay erotic work. The tales cast a romantic spell on the reader.

1998: Pictures of Fred, Photo Book, Pages: 96, Size: 9.4 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871297, December 2000

Amazon: Pictures of Fred



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Fred is an erotic chameleon with a simultaneously masculine and youthful aura of almost magical intensity.

2000: Jagged Youth, Photo Book, Pages: 112, Size: 22x23 cm / 8.5x9 inch, Format: Hardcover, Colour: Duotone, ISBN 3861871637, April 2000

Amazon: Jagged Youth



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The models of Howard Roffman are friends and acquaintances, which all have their own story in which he is interested. Like no other he is able to catch a personal moment in his photos. The viewer of the pictures feels the intimacy and forthrightness, by which these young men reveal themselves. Howar Roffman has an unique capability to catch the magic attraction of young men photographically. His weightless-erotic pictures are full of unearthly beauty and still appear authentic. Jagged Youth is a declaration of love to the natural erotic vibrancy of his models, which is presented in form of a series of pictures.

"The pastoral settings add an air of innocence and freedom. The summer breezes almost rise from the pages." --Echo Magazine

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