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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Grove Pr
Publication date June 1, 1999
Pages 242
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780802116482
ISBN-10 0802116485
Dimensions 1 by 5.50 by 8.50 in.
Weight 0.85 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $20.00
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Describe the structure and functioning of the penis, looks at its role in myth, art, and fashion, and discusses castration, circumcision, masturbation, pornographic films, and male prostitutes
Amazon.com description: Product Description: 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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Hardcover
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from Grove Pr (June 1, 1999)
9780802116482 | details & prices | 242 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 1.00 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $20.00
About: Describe the structure and functioning of the penis, looks at its role in myth, art, and fashion, and discusses castration, circumcision, masturbation, pornographic films, and male prostitutes
Paperback
Book cover for 9780802136930 Book cover for 9781901250787
 
With Sergio Ruzzier (other contributor) | Reprint edition from Grove Pr (June 1, 2000)
9780802136930 | details & prices | 4.75 × 8.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $13.00
About: Describe the structure and functioning of the penis, looks at its role in myth, art, and fashion, and discusses castration, circumcision, masturbation, pornographic films, and male prostitutes.
from Gardners Books (September 1, 1999)
9781901250787 | details & prices | 256 pages | List price $15.95
About: Presents chapters on circumcision, castration, fellatio and the role of the penis in art, fashion, literature, films and much more.

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