Thomas Karsten - Moments of Intensity - 2002

‘ Moments of Intensit’ is a notable erotic photography art book by German photographer Thomas Karsten (born 1958), published by Konkursbuch Verlag. The book is highly regarded within erotic art photography for its specific style and thematic approach:
• The Theme: The book focuses on the raw, natural eroticism of real people. It is celebrated for its confident depiction and presentation of intimate moments, fantasies, and playful, "cheeky" interactions.
• The Imagery: It is composed heavily of large-format, high-contrast black-and-white photographs. The frames primarily explore female models and female couples, emphasizing a deep, mutual connection.
• The Aesthetic: Rather than staging highly artificial poses, Karsten's work in Moments of Intensity focuses on capturing genuine proximity and the feeling of models completely losing themselves "in the moment". It bridges the gap between artistic documentarian intimacy and classical nude photography.

The book is a hard cover, and is beautifully designed. XL-version.