Press Release for "Nu Art en Noir et Blanc"

 International photographer Jerry Harke, a long-time resident of Washington, D.C., will be on hand to sign books and to meet attendees at a gala reception at Chicago’s Gallery Provocateur where art from his book will be on exhibit for three months beginning Feb. 14

Harke has published a new fine art nude photography book titled Nu Art en Noir et Blanc. The book is a treasure trove featuring hundreds of models from around the world in beautiful studio and outdoor settings. Nu Art en Noir et Blanc is 408 pages of stunning imagery and features ten years of Harke’s work. It also includes a guest gallery of work presented by French photographer, JeanVallette who is both Harke’s long-time friend and mentor.

Harke is now working on a sixth book, a tribute to the beauty of redheads titled Real Redheads au Naturel … at Home. His first book of photography was titled The Edwardian Lawn Dress: Gentle and Timeless and featured numerous models wearing dresses made popular during the Edwardian era.  His second book, In Sappho’s Secret Garden: A Thesaurus of Love, is based on the ancient Greek poet and lyrist, Sappho. The images in that book were shot in locations around the world featuring 77 models. 

Harke is also an author of two works of fiction. Lock Knot tells a story of international espionage during World War II and takes place in 1945. The second novel, On Hell’s Doorstep is a “depression-era” story set in the High Plains area of the U.S. Although fictional, the book features real-life criminals such as John Dillinger and tells the story of a farm family murdered en-masse in 1935.

Harke is also the owner of a publishing house and produces films. His books are all published under the Marigot Publishing House, Inc. label and are available for purchase at the following URL:

http://stores.jrharkephotographystore.com/Detail.bok?no=360

His website is located at www.jrharkephotography.com.