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The "Idler": Carnal Knowledge Issue 40 (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press (4 Oct 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 009192300X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091923006
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 82,810 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Sex today seems too much like hard work. Magazines tell us we have to put more effort in and learn new tips. So how can we bring the playfulness back? This issue of the "Idler" features an exclusive cover from Damien Hirst and an interview with Esther Perel, author of the best-seller "Mating in Captivity". Michael Bywater condemns the rise of frantic sex. Neil Boorman asks whether he is the only one who's not doing it all day every day, and attacks the adman's commercialisation of sex. Jay Griffiths argues that the real spirit of Christmas is bawdy and raucous and naughty. Sarah Janes reveals her sex-dream diaries, and Nicholas Lezard wonders where all the fun went. We meet Kevin Godley of 10cc fame and feature new work from Gee Vaucher and Penny Rimbaud. With its mix of savage humour, warm wisdom, radical thought and uncompromising art, the "Idler" will amuse, instruct and help bring the pleasure back into everyday life.

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Sex today seems too much like hard work. It's turning into a boring competitive sport. So how can we bring the playfulness back?

This issue of the Idler features an exclusive cover from Damien Hirst and an interview with Esther Perel, author of the best-seller Mating in Captivity. Michael Bywater condemns the rise of frantic sex. Neil Boorman asks whether he is the only one who's not doing it all day every day, and attacks the adman's commercialisation of sex. Jay Griffiths argues that the real spirit of Christmas is bawdy and raucous and naughty. Sarah Janes reveals her sex-dream diaries, and Nicholas Lezard wonders where all the fun went. We meet Kevin Godley of 10cc fame and feature new work from Gee Vaucher and Penny Rimbaud. With its mix of savage humour, warm wisdom, radical thought and uncompromising art, the Idler will amuse, instruct and delight and bring the pleasure back into everyday life.

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A wonderfully silly and engaging look at the subject. I would have liked the topic covered in a little more depth, but thanks anyway, it's wonderful! Very funny.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, 23 Oct 2007
A brilliant magazine. Be aware some of the other reviews on this page refer to past issues. Don't let that stop you buying it though...
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