A book for photography and fine art lovers alike. A stunning compilation of nudes in which photographer, Rankin, blurs the line between photography and painting. Inspired by Gerhard Richter amongst other influences, Rankin photographed the worlds top models naked against sumptuous materials for his publication, Painting Pretty Pictures. Pushing the boundaries of modern retouching, it transformed his photographs into apparent oil paintings. A departure from his usual style, this book may surprise those familiar with Rankin's work, as the photographer breaks into an area previously unexplored by him or indeed many others. Painting Pretty Pictures flies in the face of the media debate over photographic retouching, and shows the positive effect it can have.