The Asian Male by Norm Yip

The appeal of Asians have been on the rise in recent times and so has the search for photography that captures this niche market interest. THE ASIAN MALE is Norm Yip’s first publication featuring a stunning collection of male images that were taken over a period of five years from 1999 -2004.

With models from Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia, the men who appear in this volume will mark a new beginning in Asian male photography. From the sensuous and erotic to pensive and poetic, Norm captures a mysterious beauty that is beyond the surface. Lean to muscular physiques grace the pages of this inaugural photobook.
Norm Yip is a Canadian-born Chinese architect turned artist-photographer. His photographs of Asian males have appeared in international publications such as Blue and Dreamboys. Celebrities he has photographed include Zhang Yimou, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Vonda Shepard and Destiny’s Child.

“THE ASIAN MALE” will contain 40 selected images in both colour and black and white prints, all printed using 4-colour process. Measuring 9â€? x 12â€?, the book will be a hard-cover edition using 250 gsm fine art matt paper stock. Enthusiasts for fine art photography will appreciate the exceptional printing quality of this volume, making this a perfect coffee table book and ideal collector’s item.
The book will be officially launched on February 24th in Hong Kong.