Family Naturism in America: A Nudist Pictorial Classic [Paperback]

Ed Lange (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Elysium Growth Pr (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910550549
• ISBN-13: 978-0910550543
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,243 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A poorly written advertisement for nudism, May 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Family Naturism in America: A Nudist Pictorial Classic (Paperback)

This politically correct book consists of one-third text and two-thirds nudist pictures that are poorly reproduced and often out-of-focus. It is basically an advertisement on the benefits of family nudism with colored pictures selected and produced to show as little as possible of the human body. The publisher was obviously influenced by the current wave of censorship called political correctness. If you buy this book, you will probably return it for a refund.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing, October 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Family Naturism in America: A Nudist Pictorial Classic (Paperback)

Ed Lange's "Family Naturism in Europe," is a far better work than this watered-down version of the nudist life-style in the United States. While some of the text is useful for those of us who wish to follow the sun with our families, the image quality is inferior, probably in deference to (ugh), political correctness. I would not recommend this work, other than as a limited guide to family oriented camps in the states.

4.0 out of 5 stars A slice of history, February 4, 2012

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This review is from: Family Naturism in America: A Nudist Pictorial Classic (Paperback)

I can understand how this book would be perceived as deficient. I'd like to stand up in its defense. Yes, the photos are pre-digital. Yes, this book is an unvarnished promotion of the nudist lifestyle. What is fabulous about the book is that it includes perhaps 200 mostly terrific color (some black & white) photos showing the 'early' days in the U.S. when naturism was just catching on. The back story provides insight to the photos. It's a gorgeous slice of history. The photos chronicle American families embracing this freedom. Nothing staged here. Ed Lange took most of the photos and was at the vanguard (along with others) of helping nude social recreation take root in this country. For collectors, it's well worth the small price to pay. This book is out-of-print. For those who prefer a more up-to-date glimpse of how this lifestyle is faring in this country, you might want to check out the DVD sold on Amazon called Naked USA: Florida Part 1.