Synopsis
The almighty penis has long been an object of adoration, revulsion, ridicule, amazement, joy, pride and even frustration. But does anyone fully understand the penis? Maggie Paley immersed herself in the obsessive world of this most forthright of organs, looking for answers. She pored over scholarly volumes, anthropology text and sex-shop glossies and interviewed sex workers and transsexuals. She attended make strip shows and a Hindu lingham ceremony, visited websites where men share masturbation techniques and she even sought out the current location of Napoleon's penis. In "The Book of the Penis", there are chapters on circumcision, castration, fellatio and the role of the penis in art, fashion, literature, films and much more. Paley even objectively addresses the big question - does size matter? Uncovering the secret world of the penis, the book explores the relationship that men have with their member and how we can make sense of the social and cultural status given to the phallus in communities around the world. Revealing truths and insights from ancient Greece to modern day cyberspace, the author separates fact from fiction.
With humorous illustrations, a listing of magazines, websites and tattooists, this compelling book is accessible, approachable, and up front, without being lewd or crude.
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Book descriptionIn The Book of the Penis, Maggie Paley seeks to demystify one of the most venerated phenomena of our time. This witty and compelling book dares to uncover the secret world of the most forthright of organs. Revealing truths and insights from ancient Greece to modern day cyberspace, with research ranging from anthropology texts to sex-shop magazines and a Hindu lingham ceremony, the author deftly untangles fact from fiction to debunk numerous popular myths and misconceptions. Interspersed with humorous illustrations, you will also find all you need to know about piercing, tattooing and penis enhancement surgery and much more. Entertaining and informative, without being lewd or crude, this book opens up a universal subject to women and men, gay or straight, in an approachable and light-hearted way. - ground breaking, thought provoking and well researched - certain to develop classic stature
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