WHAT IS SEXY IN CYBER-SPACE? DIGITAL BEAUTIES PRESENTS A VIRTUAL HAREM TO CHOOSE FROM

The first book in TASCHEN?s new series on digital culture focuses on the beauty of cutting-edge computer-generated females. Not a technical "how-to," DIGITAL BEAUTIES celebrates the artistic achievements of today’s hottest character designers, without using distracting technical jargon.

Here you’ll discover an international digital beauty pageant of sexy CGI women in a full range of techniques: Lara Croft-style action adventurers, surreal fantasy Amazons, biker-chicks as gleaming and tough as the hogs they?re draped over, wide-eyed rock-and-roll pixies, and more.

Even on the printed page, the three-dimensionality of some of these images is so lifelike it’s hard to believe they’re 100% computer generated.

Featured in DIGITAL BEAUTIES is the work of over one hundred artists, with biographical and contact information, and most importantly, multiple examples of their astonishing work. Four to six pages are provided for each, and the result is a mouthwatering guide to the ideal woman from cyberspace.

WHAT IS SEXY IN CYBER-SPACE? DIGITAL BEAUTIES PRESENTS A VIRTUAL HAREM TO CHOOSE FROM

The first book in TASCHEN’s new series on digital culture focuses on the beauty of cutting-edge computer-generated females. Not a technical "how-to," DIGITAL BEAUTIES celebrates the artistic achievements of today’s hottest character designers, without using distracting technical jargon.

Here you’ll discover an international digital beauty pageant of sexy CGI women in a full range of techniques: Lara Croft-style action adventurers, surreal fantasy Amazons, biker-chicks as gleaming and tough as the hogs they’re draped over, wide-eyed rock-and-roll pixies, and more.

Even on the printed page, the three-dimensionality of some of these images is so lifelike it’s hard to believe they’re 100% computer generated.

Featured in DIGITAL BEAUTIES is the work of over one hundred artists, with biographical and contact information, and most importantly, multiple examples of their astonishing work. Four to six pages are provided for each, and the result is a mouthwatering guide to the ideal woman from cyberspace.

Simply Awful

The thing that occurred to me while perusing the digital beauties in this book was that 90% of the "artists" paid to be included. With the exception of 3 or 4 of them, they don’t even measure up to talented amateurs. There is one guy that is embarassingly bad. I won’t mention names.

If you want the cream of this crop, screen capture the book cover and let the rest go. Don’t waste your money... I’m sorry I had to give it a star at all.

Picture Book

A book of digitaly created female pictures and the artists who created them.

Picture Book

A book of digitaly created female pictures and the artists who created them.

Some brilliant work, but mostly disappointing

I purchased the book hoping to use it as a reference for my freelance pursuits in 3D human modeling and texturing. Some of the artwork offers stunningly realistic renders, and others close-up insights on modeling techniques. Examples are those by Robichaud, Dean, Koch, Stahlberg, and several Japanese artists.

However, I was disappointed to find that most works were created by the consumer-level Poser software, for which pre-made 3D models are readily available and simply need to be "posed"; there is no original creation of 3D models on the artist’s part. Moreover, the Poser works in Digital Beauties rudely show the mediocre rendering capabilities of the software - the models are often defined by jagged edges. In short, the best works in the book are those with original modeling and attention to detail, not those primarily intended provide erotic gratification for the viewer.

The book itself was well-conceived and attractively designed. It could be condensed and even more appealing by excluding the less-than-professional artwork.

Some brilliant work, but mostly disappointing

I purchased the book hoping to use it as a reference for my freelance pursuits in 3D human modeling and texturing. Some of the artwork offers stunningly realistic renders, and others close-up insights on modeling techniques. Examples are those by Robichaud, Dean, Koch, Stahlberg, and several Japanese artists.

However, I was disappointed to find that most works were created by the consumer-level Poser software, for which pre-made 3D models are readily available and simply need to be "posed"; there is no original creation of 3D models on the artist’s part. Moreover, the Poser works in Digital Beauties rudely show the mediocre rendering capabilities of the software - the models are often defined by jagged edges. In short, the best works in the book are those with original modeling and attention to detail, not those primarily intended provide erotic gratification for the viewer.

The book itself was well-conceived and attractively designed. It could be condensed and even more appealing by excluding the less-than-professional artwork.

Pictorial collection of the most beautiful female 3d models.

Top artists of the globe bring you the best in 3d female character creation. A must-have!

Pictorial collection of the most beautiful female 3d models.

Top artists of the globe bring you the best in 3d female character creation. A must-have!

Digital Beauties

If you are interested in the cutting edge of computer graphics this book is for you. It is full of images created using computer graphic programs. There are so many wonderful images to look at and study for the technique...a wonderful collection of digital art from around the world....

Digital Beauties

I found the book to be very informative because it not only featured some of the best artists in the world but it gave informative tips on how the artist’s created their characters. There is also an excellent variety of artistry that shows what one can do with various programs.

Digital Beauties

If you are interested in the cutting edge of computer graphics this book is for you. It is full of images created using computer graphic programs. There are so many wonderful images to look at and study for the technique...a wonderful collection of digital art from around the world....

Digital Beauties

I found the book to be very informative because it not only featured some of the best artists in the world but it gave informative tips on how the artist’s created their characters. There is also an excellent variety of artistry that shows what one can do with various programs.