Francois Rousseau Books

Jan Saudek is an iconic Czech photographer renowned for his provocative and emotionally charged work. His style is characterized by the use of strong contrast, expressive colors, and a distinctive portrayal of human nudity. Saudek focuses on themes such as love, death, sexuality, and human existence, often with a touch of surrealism and grotesquerie. His photographs explore deep psychological states, revealing the vulnerability and strength of the human soul.

Passionate Pursuits: Princes of the Sea
144 pages
6 hours of reading
A collaboration between Francois Rousseau, the brilliant photographer best known for Gods of the Stadium 2004, and Patrick Grainville. The result is four photo-based stories featuring cool, young men. Whether they are surfing at Hossegor on the Atlantic coast of France, in Morocco exploring caves, or recreating Melville's Billy Budd, their activities allow us to explore their relationships and sensuality.

Passionate Pursuits: Princes of the Sea