Book of the Penis

Summary

The almighty penis (a.k.a. dick, schlong, pecker, rod, tool, johnson, etc.) has long been a major object of adoration, revulsion, ridicule, amazement, joy, pride, and even frustration. But does anyone really, fully understand the penis? Novelist, playwright, and journalist Maggie Paley completely submerged herself in the obsessive world of this most forthright of organs -- from ancient Greece to the modern-day Internet -- for well over a year. She pored over scholarly volumes, anthropology texts, and sex-shop glossies; interviewed sex workers, transsexuals, and phallus connoisseurs of all stripes; attended male strip shows and a Hindu lingam ceremony; visited Web sites where men share masturbation techniques; and even searched out a New York City urologist rumored to be in possession of Napoleon's penis. And, yes, she objectively addresses the big question: "Does size matter?" Along the way, we encounter deliciously entertaining and highly informative chapters on penis worship, fellatio, and men who are famous for their dicks, as well as the penis in art, fashion, literature, films, and much more. This handsomely designed bedside companion, delightfully illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier, virtually erupts with facts, fallacies, fantasies, and amazing adventures, and is the perfect gift for women and men, straight and gay. It's certain to develop classic stature.

Product details

• Authors: Paley, Maggie Paley, Paley Maggie
• Publisher: Avalon travel publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.05.2000
• EAN: 9780802136930
• ISBN: 978-0-8021-3693-0
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, United States of America, USA, c 1990 to c 1999, Sex & sexuality, social aspects, TOPICAL / Health & Fitness, Intended primarily or specifically for men and/or boys, penis;dick;schlong;pecker;rod;tool;frustration;sex;Napoleon