The Book of the Penis - Softcover

Paley, Maggie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1901250784 ISBN 13: 9781901250787

Publisher: Fusion Press, 1999

Synopsis

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.

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Book description
In 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

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fusion Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1901250784
• ISBN 13: 9781901250787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256