Published in 1973 by Sun Books, Australian Nudes is a bold photographic exploration of the human form by Geoffrey Smith. Through a series of candid and artfully composed nude portraits, Smith captures a raw, sun-drenched sensuality that reflects the spirit of its era. Natural landscapes, coastal backdrops, and intimate interiors all become part of the frame, blurring the line between portraiture and environment. The book is both a celebration of physical beauty and a quiet document of cultural and artistic freedom emerging in Australia during the early ’70s. It stands alongside other international nude studies of the time, but with an unmistakably local, rugged, relaxed, and unpretentious feel. Sun Books, an imprint renowned for publishing affordable and accessible paperbacks with a distinctly Australian voice, played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s literary and artistic output during the postwar period. As one of their more daring photographic titles, Australian Nudes sits at the intersection of art, publishing, and countercultural history.