Forbidden Art: The World of Erotica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) [Hardcover]

Miss Naomi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998 | Series: A Schiffer Book for Collectors

You are invited to enter the fantasy world of a "forbidden art," erotica, and to explore its many wonders. Over 500 color photographs of erotic artworks and artifacts are shown here, and most of them have not been published or exhibited previously. As you turn the pages, unforgettable images of love, passion, and sensuality unfold. Feast your eyes and mind upon sexual delights as you traipse randomly, back and forth, through many centuries, countries, cultures, artists, and mediums. The originality and imagination of the artists may expand, ignite, and incite your thoughts and senses. The author is a serious collector of art works and erotica, living in Florida.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Described in a biographical note as a traditional wife and mother who became interested in erotic art, "Miss Naomi" has collected over 1500 objects of erotica, here represented by 500 or so unambiguously sexually explicit items. Except for some works from antiquity and from Asia and other non-Western cultures, most of the objects are European and American small-scale sculptures, paintings, and prints from the latter half of the 19th century to the present. Among published erotica collections, this one is quite diverse in terms of media, styles, and quality. Unfortunately, there is little documentationAonly three pages of introductory text (offering little more than platitudes regarding the value of appreciating erotica) and captions that are generally just descriptive, frequently not including much more than a country of origin and approximate date. Because of this lack of intellectual content, only libraries with specialized collections in sexology or erotic art would find this book useful; most would be better served by volumes like Edward Lucie-Smith's informative Ars Erotica: An Arousing History of Erotic Art (Rizzoli, 1997).AEugene C. Burt, Art Inst. of Seattle Lib.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764306073
• ISBN-13: 978-0764306075
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #780,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not quite art, October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Forbidden Art: The World of Erotica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

Perhaps this book would be better titled "Forbidden Garage Sale Finds". The art in this collection is often second or third rate with a emphasis on mass produced decorative art (lamps, boxes etc.) Miss Naomi has produced a book that will be of interest to those who already have every other book of erotic art but if you are looking for a book of museum grade erotica you would be better served looking elsewhere (maybe "Erotic Art: From the 17th to the 20th Century" edited by Peter Weirmair but it might be out of print)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best and Getting Better, March 17, 2000

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abyss1 (Gulfport,Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forbidden Art: The World of Erotica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

The magnitude of Miss Naomi's collection is mind boggling after viewing this book I had the opportunity to view this collection in person and was doubly impressed This is a must have book for your collection !

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligently written & beautifully photographed., January 12, 1999

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Lee Thomas ([e-mail]) (Evergreen, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forbidden Art: The World of Erotica (A Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

I bought this book because I have a personal interest in one of the pieces but the inspiration and delight this comprenhensive book far surpassed any personal satisfaction I had originally anticipated. As a reference, it is educational and as entertainment it is like a private tour through a very special museum. My thanks to the publishers, photgrapher and, of course, Miss Naomi.