Big Book of Breasts [Hardcover]

Dian Hanson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

Say no to silicone: The greatest natural breasts of our times Some call it the American obsession, but men everywhere recognize the hypnotic allure of a large and shapely breast. In The Big Book of Breasts, Dian Hanson explores the origins of mammary madness through three decades of natural big-breasted nudes. Starting with the World War II Bosom-Mania that spawned Russ Meyer, Howard Hughes's The Outlaw and Frederick's of Hollywood, Dian guides you over, around, and in between the dangerous curves of infamous models including Michelle Angelo, Candy Barr, Virginia Bell, Joan Brinkman, Lorraine Burnett, Lisa De Leeuw, Uschi Digard, Candye Kane, Jennie Lee, Sylvia McFarland, Margaret Middleton, Paula Page, June Palmer, Roberta Pedon, Rosina Revelle, Candy Samples, Tempest Storm, Linda West, June Wilkinson, Julie Wills, and dozens more, including Guinness World Record holder Norma Stitz, possessor of the World's Largest Natural Breasts. The 420 pages of this book contain the most beautiful and provocative black and white and color photos ever created of these iconic women, plus nine original interviews, including the first with Tempest Storm and Uschi Digard in over a decade, and the last with Candy Barr before her untimely death in 2005. In a world where silicone is now the norm, these spectacular real women stand as testament that nature knows best. The editor: Dian Hanson is a twenty-five-year veteran of men's magazine publishing. She began her career at Puritan magazine in 1976 and went on to edit a variety of titles, including Partner, Oui, Hooker, Outlaw Biker, and Juggs magazines. In 1987 she took over the ?60s title Leg Show and transformed it into the world's best-selling fetishpublication. Most recently, she authored TASCHEN's Terryworld, Tom of Finland: The Comic Collection and History of Men's Magazines six-volume set.

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The 420 pages of this book contain the most beautiful and provocative black and white and color photos ever created of these iconic women, plus nine original interviews, including the first with Tempest Storm and Uschi Digard in over a decade, and the last with Candy Barr before her untimely death in 2005. In a world where silicone is now the norm, these spectacular real women stand as testament that nature knows best.

About the Author

Dian Hanson is a twenty-five-year veteran of men's magazine publishing. She began her career at Puritan magazine in 1976 and went on to edit a variety of titles, including Partner, Oui, Hooker, Outlaw Biker, and Juggs magazines. In 1987 she took over the '60s title Leg Show and transformed it into the world's best-selling fetish publication. Most recently, she authored TASCHEN's Terryworld, Tom of Finland: The Comic Collection and History of Men's Magazines six-volume set.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 420 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822833037
• ISBN-13: 978-3822833032
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 12 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Photo Essays

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Dian Hanson was born in Seattle, Washington, November 2, 1951. A hippie and high school drop out, she moved east at age 20, first to Oxford, Mississippi, then Allentown, Pennsylvania, finally settling in New York City in 1976 to work on the sex magazine Puritan. Over the next 25 years she edited magazines including Partner, Oui, Adult Cinema Review, Harvey, Hooker, Juggs and Leg Show. She founded the magazines Outlaw Biker, Hawgs, Big Butt, Bust Out and Tight. In 1993 Hanson became friends with Benedikt Taschen, and in 2001 she finally agreed to leave sex magazines and take over the Sexy Book division of TASCHEN Publishing. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the novelist Geoff Nicholson.

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155 of 181 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BOUNTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BOOK OF BOOBS, December 29, 2006

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Candye L. Kane "blues diva" (san diego, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Big Book of Breasts (Hardcover)

This is a great book and looks nice on the coffee table. It has high quality glossy pages and makes soft porn look like art. I am proud to be included in this book even though my nude modeling days have been over for 20 years. The book chronicles big busty models from the 40's to the 70's. I am included in the '70s section which is a mistake since I was still in high school until 1980. Noticeably missing from the book are interviews with legends like Annie Sprinkle and Chesty Morgan but it is a lovely celebration of big natural breasts. In those days there was very little silicone so its nice to see breasts in all their normal shapes.

As for the review by robin, I have to say that she/he is naive if he/she thinks that we breast models didnt know we were being exploited by a male dominated business. Of course we knew what the adult business was about but many of us used our god given assets for survival and opportunity. Any true sex positive feminist knows that when a woman controls her own body and her own bodys' image and chooses to share that image with others, that is the ultimate power and control. I was exploited no more than consumers are exploited by Mcdonalds or Microsoft or any other large male dominated corporation. YES I made lots of money and I used that money to make a career in music. Breasts of all sizes are beautiful and all of them should be celebrated but its nice to see them look like the beautiful works of art that they are! Thank you Dian Hanson and Taschen for another great product.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Man's best friend., July 3, 2009

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nmg - See all my reviews

This review is from: Big Book of Breasts (Hardcover)

Seriously, a good, good book about my fav subject. This one has got some of the most beautiful shots I've seen. It's a great piece to have around because it's so classy. The only trouble I have is keeping my friends grubby hands off it. Excellent!!!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Book is huge, and 3d is amazing, May 23, 2011

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W. Woodall (fontana, ca USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big Book of Breasts 3-D (Hardcover)

I bought this after reading the ad in playboy. It is a huge book, and very heavy. There are lots of pics, and the 3d is mind-blowing without a doubt. Some pics absolutely feel like you are in the same room. One kneeling girl with a huge rack appears to be ready for service, and all of the models have heavy hangers. The only things that leave a little to be desired are the fact that all of the pics are black and white. I'm not sure if they have to be to pull off the 3d, but most appear to be 60's stock photos, and/or recreations designed to look like 60's stock photos. Many of the models have repeat pics, and several are "unknown". The other downside is the fact that only a couple of the pics show complete nudity. A couple of bush shots in the lot. If it were full nudity, it would be much better. That said, if you were to take this to a bar, or party, it would be a massive hit with friends, and conversation piece no doubt. I hope they make a more modern version of this same idea.