Ironically, while this book does not feature full frontal nudity - and I am a fan of full frontal - I consider it to be highly superior to that "other" photobook featuring the French rugby/soccer? team, that did feature some full frontals. The atheletes featured here are almost uniformly more handsome, and with bodies more buff and defined. Another plus? The photos are all in glorious color, unlike that other book which was black and white.
Of course, the fact that not everything is shown is a drawback, especially considering the hefty price of the book. But I also think one should take into consideration that the athletes featured here are professional men, not models, men who are celebrities in their own field. It is a little unrealistic to expect Mr. Virgil to be have been able to get these men to disclose everything to the camera. Some of these guys are so beautiful that what is shown is more than enough to take ones breath away. The only reason I give the book 4 stars is that while I realize this would have been improbable, I still wish the pictures had revealed more.
So impressed was I by this book that I am considering buying Mr. Virgil's latest book, and again this is coming from someone who generally does not like to spend so much money on books of this genre that tease more than reveal. His photo's are that good.