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Erotique Noire/Black Erotica

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i rarely read books more than once...if i do, it's because i have missed something or i may have not gotten the story or i may have liked it so much that i wanted to experience it again...this is a book i have bought and read more than once...it is that good. when i first read it, i had not read alot of erotica, especially black erotica, and i love sex. so when i thumbed through it and saw erotic poetry along with fiction and essays, i didn't think twice about it. i had never know black people could be so free and open with their sexuality. in this anthology, the black writers define their own sexuality, not white people. the tastes here range from tasteful, to freaky. there's something here for everybody: masturbation, gay and lesbian,bondage, interracial. i have always had an interest in interracial stories.and the ones by trey ellis and chester himes here are my favorites.audre lorde has an excellent essay on the erotic here. yana west has a couple of stories that will definately get a rise out of you. these black writers are here to share their erotic fruits. savor them.

I happened upon this book by accident many years ago, but each time I read Erotique Noire, it's just like the first time. I love reading it. This book puts me in the mood. My favorite poem is Insatiable and that's the way I feel everytime I pick up Erotique Noire . I really enjoy sharing the various stories with my friends and my lover, but I make them by their own copy. I won't let this book out of my sight for one moment. This book is awesome, thought provoking and well written. It is a definite page turner. If you don't have your own copy, get it.

THIS BOOK IS TRULY A MUST READ, MY COPY IS SO THUMBED THROUGH UNTIL I'M GOING TO HAVE TO ORDER ANOTHER ONE. THIS IS TRULY EROTIC. THIS IS A BOOK THAT ANYONE CALLING THEMSELVES A TRUE LOVER WOULD WANT TO READ. IT FUNNY, ROMANTIC AND AT TIMES NICE AND FREAKY, MY KIND A BOOK. MY FAVORITE IS "TEACH ME" AND "I HAVE A MEMORY" . I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO EVERYONE.

This collection of erotic stories and poems is a must read. Readers longing for sensuality from a writer of color point of view. Will be more than satified with this book. The storys range from highly erotic, passionate, and loving. You will keep going back to read your favorites over and over. cameadarkknight@hotmail.com

What makes this collection stand out so profounding, havign been out for years is not only that it's African_American but that it's good. It's intelligent. From poetry to fiction to experiemntal pieces that confront the reader with concepts of race to sex and back again.
This book in no way apologizes nor quite celebrates in a verbose way, it more of seduces and suggests and laughs and tickles and plays with the whole genre of race and sexuality themes and questions.
It takes the question of what particularly ...[African-American]folks find erotic and displays it as Gypsy Rose Lee did, suggesting, throwing out the vulgar as possible, and then going even further and winking and crooking a finger.
You laugh out loud and then shift with a dark smile.
I give it constantly as a gift and spend more time replacing my own copy as it keeps getting pinched. There is something about African-American sexuality that fascinates like aliens on Mars. Erotique Noir is strong enough of an anthology to not pander into this racist fetish but instead stare it boldly in the eye and ask whether or not it can handle this story or that poem or this one haiku.
And as an absolute party activity you have to pass around the Sex Signs section and everyone must read theirs aloud. Can't be too many people, I've found that about 10 tops but somehow it frees people up to really have a ribauld discussion, a Q&A and even a rveelation or two that puts people at ease about things we all want to talk about or have questions about.
A wonderful book.

Erotique Noir is a tool in the world of love, lust and sex. Among these pages there is something for everyone and just like in sex, where no one should walk away disappointed, with this book you won't.

Erotique Noir has a host of different artist from the African Diaspora who explore different forms of sensuality and sexuality. This anthology is filled with short stories, poems, book excerpts, and antidotes. It even has a sexual horoscope so that you may discover where some of your sexual proclivities hail from.

Some of the stories deal more with innuendos and their sexuality is beautifully written in lyrical languages. Others are right out there with it, using sexual language that is so bold and exciting it will have you turning on your ceiling fan.

No matter who you are this book can cater to you as a sexual being. However be warned, it's not for the faint at heart or those unwilling to open their minds beyond their bedrooms. Also it helps if you have your partner near by. Enjoy!...

Beautiful, magnificant,astounding, and wonderful...are the words that are best described for this book. I purchased this book in 1998 let some girlfriends borrow it and never saw it again until now, after I went and purchased it again. This book is perfect to read during your girls night out or during a cuddling session with the one you love or lust after. I suggest any reader who loves books written by black authors to purchase this one and add it to your collection. Rememer this is a not a coffee table book once it's in your presence you won't be able to put it down ..its that good

A definite must have to add to our book collection. If you've always looked for erotica that represented people of color this is where to find it. It is superbly written...some of the poems you might want to call your own!! It's great for adding a little spice to your life or exploring what turns you on as a sexual being. I recommend this book to everyone.

I picked this up randomly and I haven't been disappointed yet. Froma a black perpective it's wonderful to see black writers of intelligent work. From an avid reader's perspective. The editor has chosen a good mixture of erotic literature, historical facts, poetry and cultural elements in this compilation. This book is worth every penny and more. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in erotic literature. If you like Dark Eros you'll appreciate this just as much.

The first time I saw this book I wanted to get it. I saved up my hard-earned money and bought the book. As soon as I got home I immediately immersed myself into this collection of erotic literature with historical texts and the myths of black sexuality. This book is a collector's item for book enthusiasts. I would give it a 10 star rating but five is all amazon.com asks for.