Fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth's newest book, Revenge (Twin Palms Press, $60), is an X-rated sitcom: A trio of young women arrive at the estate of a baroness expecting a relaxing weekend, only to find that the baroness, her chauffeur, and her stable hand have in mind some other activities--games that involve rope, whips, and lingerie. Everybody Loves Raymond it ain't. But this tawdry visual tale--told only with 190 still images--is infused with Von Unwerth's typical brand of erotic humor. Her fashion images have always been distinguished by a sense of spontaneity--rather than punching out stiff or fussy images, she creates a rich mise-en-scène in which her models assume roles and act out. In Revenge, Von Unwerth takes it all a step further, showing off her strong sense of storytelling.--David Schonauer