DIGITAL BEAUTIES

TASCHEN goes digital! The first book in our groundbreaking new series ondigital culture focuses on beauty and the cutting-edge computer generatedfemale characters. Whereas most books on digital creation concentrate ontechnique and include detailed "how-tos," Digital Beauties is all aboutexploring the artistic achievements of today's best designers without alot of complicated technical jargon. Here you'll discover a host ofdigital beauties from all around the world and a dizzying array of stylesand techniques - moody black-and-white nudes, surreal portraits, LaraCroft-style adventure chicks, sleek ultra-futuristic babes, etc Both 2Dand 3D design are covered, so stunningly lifelike it's hard to believethey're 100% computer generated. In an age of virtual characters, you'llsoon be coming across these characters in the future, on TV and film; onesuch example is Steven Stahlberg's lovely Webbie Tookay, the first virtualmodel to sign with Elite Digital Models. - Over 100 artists from all aroundthe world, with biographical and contact information and samples of theirbest work - Inspirational approach with stylistic advice for amateurcreators - Stunning graphics