Rachel Kramer Bussell writes for the New York Observer:

If you’ve ever been to a burlesque show in New York, you’ve likely seen The World Famous *BOB* shaking and shimmying her voluptuous body onstage. What you probably haven’t seen are the kinds of intimate moments captured by photographer Amy Touchette in her book, “Shoot the Arrow,” during extended sessions with the ballsy, blond performer. Sometimes she’s topless or dressed only in heels while modeling for a drawing class, while in others she’s cozying up with her dog or enjoying a moment far from the stage’s spotlight. On Wednesday, February 5th, the photographer and subject speak about their collaboration.

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See Amy Touchette’s series, “Shoot the Arrow: A Portrait of the World Famous *BOB*”
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