This is a portfolio of photographs of the male nude. It is a collector's treasure; a must have book. The author-photographer has used the concepts of magic and alchemy as a central theme to describe his artistic and photographic theory and technique. It is a valuable contribution to the photography of the male nude genre as it contains autobiographical notes. The photographer's former priestly and monastic life, and spiritual writing serves to elevate the beauty of the male form and male nude photography.