- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Beautiful Books (4 Feb 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905636784
- ISBN-13: 978-1905636785
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.8 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 538,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A wonderful and comprehensive compandium containing everything the amorous reader could wish to know about the kiss. Beautifully typeset and with a striking cased cover, the book includes information on; the kiss in art, the anatomy of a kiss, kisses in every language, famous kissers, record-breaking kissers, the cultural significance of the kiss, how kisses work; kissing songs and much much more.
About the Author
Lana Citron is the author of five novels: Sucker, Spilt Milk, Transit, The Honey Trap and The Brodsky Touch. A trained actress, she has appeared on TV, theatre and film. She has appeared as a stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Format:Hardcover
This book certainly is exactly what it says on the title, with tantilising tales and facts that cover cultural, historical, literary, physical and plenty more aspects of kissing. The in depth knowledge and research in the book is quite impressive. Beautifully designed and written I thoroughly enjoyed learning about all things kissable. It's a book which can easily be read in one go or picked up from time to time. This book is one I'll definetly be buying again as it makes an original and lovely gift.
Format:Hardcover
I always knew that kissing made things complicated, and it's little wonder if this wonderful little book is anything to go by. In her inimitably quirky poetic way, Lana Citron delves into the delicious practice of kissing in this gorgeously styled compendium. Find all things kissable and kiss related, wrapped up in the the most delightful book of the year.
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Romantic and Intellectual
8 Mar 2011
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"Soul Meets soul on lover's lips." ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley
In Lana Citron's online photos she looks like a true romantic. She has also written many novels so I can see why she is so interested in every detail about kissing. She begins her book with some dictionary definitions of kissing and then proceeds to explain kissing in intricate detail.
This is not really a totally romantic book as at times it can be very intellectual as well. You may be interested to know that when kissing you are burning six calories a minute. You may also be interested to know how to say kiss in many different languages.
While entertaining this book did contain some shocking facts. I would not leave this book around for children to read. Like for instance Napoleon says some rather naughty things to his wife in a letter.
I did however enjoy the poems, quotes, song titles and information on plays that contain kissing as a theme. This book also brought back fond memories of my life especially one instance where I tried strawberry juice as a lipstick substitute. This book actually explains how lipstick was actually a symbol of female rebellion. The discussion on lipstick reminded me of how my grandmother always used to remind us to put on lipstick before we left the house.
It is interesting that while I was finishing reading this book my husband was watching "Airborne" where everyone is kissing at the end. This book also gave me some ideas for movies I want to watch. I also want to look up some poets that were mentioned in this book. So overall the book was really fun to read and is quite the education in regards to kissing.
If you love listening to music at the same time as reading I can recommend: The Kiss. It is
very romantic.
~The Rebecca Review
In Lana Citron's online photos she looks like a true romantic. She has also written many novels so I can see why she is so interested in every detail about kissing. She begins her book with some dictionary definitions of kissing and then proceeds to explain kissing in intricate detail.
This is not really a totally romantic book as at times it can be very intellectual as well. You may be interested to know that when kissing you are burning six calories a minute. You may also be interested to know how to say kiss in many different languages.
While entertaining this book did contain some shocking facts. I would not leave this book around for children to read. Like for instance Napoleon says some rather naughty things to his wife in a letter.
I did however enjoy the poems, quotes, song titles and information on plays that contain kissing as a theme. This book also brought back fond memories of my life especially one instance where I tried strawberry juice as a lipstick substitute. This book actually explains how lipstick was actually a symbol of female rebellion. The discussion on lipstick reminded me of how my grandmother always used to remind us to put on lipstick before we left the house.
It is interesting that while I was finishing reading this book my husband was watching "Airborne" where everyone is kissing at the end. This book also gave me some ideas for movies I want to watch. I also want to look up some poets that were mentioned in this book. So overall the book was really fun to read and is quite the education in regards to kissing.
If you love listening to music at the same time as reading I can recommend: The Kiss. It is
very romantic.
~The Rebecca Review
Kisses: Indulge Sparingly
15 Jun 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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This is a cute little book about nearly everything having to do with kisses whether they be erotic, sensual, or strictly platonic. Ms. Citron certainly has a love for the subject as borne out in the pages, as well as the author bio. and preface, between these painted upper and lower covers. And yet, like a passionless kiss, I find this book very much lacking. For starters, you should take the author's admittedly plagiarized preface at its word when she says that this is not a book to be read from cover to cover. The structure is very fluid and confusing at times compounded by the fact that each little section or fact is titled by "[fill in the blank] Kiss," which can make following ideas in this book very screwy. It is very much a compendium, a collection of odd and interesting facts about kisses and kissing and has no other theme guiding it. The other problem is that she is, perhaps, a little too exhaustive on the subject. Though the red cover with a large, pink X collage would suggest that this is some "naughty" little book, there is a lot of attention given to kisses of a non-sexual nature, like greeting kisses on the cheeks or hands. So, those looking for love are looking in the wrong place. But, there are still many great quotes, poems, and facts about kisses that make this worth picking up. But, like an adulterous kiss, don't indulge yourself in reading this book for too long. Instead, content yourself with a few small nibbles and pecks when the mood suits you.
A great book to consume a little at a time
4 May 2011
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I really adore the idea of this book. The author takes a look at the kiss in all of it's forms, formats, definitions, history, actions, technique, and how it is an integral part of our romantic lives. I enjoyed that I could read the book in spurts, absorbing facts and figures and historic accounts of such a simple, yet poignant act. It's not a book you would necessarily sit down in one reading and go cover to cover with, but the details, statistics, origins, trivia, advice...it's all entertaining and informative. Some have complained about the layout of the data and how disjointed it feels. I didn't find that to be the case at all. Rather, I love how I could pick the book up, turn to any page, and find something fascinating from the author. Great research and all together a wonderful book that I'll keep around for a long time to come.
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