The Big Book of Pussy [Hardcover]

Dian Hanson (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2011

The body part series wraps up with the origin of us all

First, The Big Book of Breasts, then The Big Penis Book, The Big Book of Legs, and the weighty Big Butt Book. What could follow but an in-depth exploration of the female pudendum, that coveted orifice man spends nine months trying to escape, and a lifetime attempting to reenter? The Big Book of Pussy, not to be confused with a book of big pussy, closes out this popular series with an offering sure to be as controversial as it is popular. As in previous volumes, editor Dian Hanson delves into the historical significance of this humble os, to show how the yoni has been coveted, feared, reviled, and worshipped by civilizations worldwide, from New Guinea to old Ireland. The text is supported by playful photographs of women exposing their vulvas, from 1900 to the present day. Because depiction of this body part has long been wrapped in unwarranted shame, The Big Book of Pussy reframes the subject, featuring models who expose their most private part enthusiastically, happily, with smiles spread wide as… well, you get the picture. And with 400+ photos the point is made emphatically, in images both naturally furry and stylishly groomed.

Included are interviews with the auteur known as Pussyman, the ex-cop who turned masturbation into millions with a toy called the Fleshlight,  Vanessa del Rio, squirter Flower Tucci, vaginal performance artist Mouse, and the singular Buck Angel. Contemporary photographers Terry Richardson, Richard Kern, Ralph Gibson, Jan Saudek, Guido Argentini, Ed Fox and others share their favorite pussy photos, so that by page 372 even the shiest reader will be calling, “Here, kitty, kitty!”

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The editor and author:
Dian Hanson was born in Seattle in 1951. For 25 years she produced various men’s magazines, including Puritan, Juggs and Leg Show, before becoming TASCHEN's sexy book editor in 2001. Her many books for TASCHEN include Vanessa del Rio: Fifty Years of Slightly Slutty Behavior, Tom of Finland XXL, and The Big Butt Book. She lives in Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 372 pages
• Publisher: Taschen; First Edition edition (November 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3836521822
• ISBN-13: 978-3836521826
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 12 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,453 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > History

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 61 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More Taschen Gold October 31, 2011

By PMan

Format:Hardcover

I've been waiting for this book since the Big Book of Breasts came out back in 2006 and it is everything I hoped it would be: beautiful natural pussies on lovely young women. I've bought some of the other books on this subject that have come out in the last few years, some costing more than this book, and they can't hold a candle to what TASCHEN (especially Dian!) has done here. Personally, I like the historic overview; there's just something exciting about seeing those women bravely xposing themselves--with big smiles to boot--back in the 30s and 40s when it was so much more forbidden than it is today. There is also a variety in this book lacking from all the others, natural and trimmed, blonde, brunette and redhead, and not just close-ups, but the whole girl, so you can see this point of interest n context with her face and figure. All in all, a book I will go back to over and over. Bravo, TASCHEN!

24 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gash photos. As usual, Taschen has done it right. December 28, 2011

By robert shafer

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Taschen seems to always come out with great sex photo books that are really educational for those interested. This particular book is true to form, presenting graphic photos of happy girls showing us their cute or not so cute vags'. Most seem to be having a good time, so it would be ludicrous to pronounce this as anything but simply a gorgeous compilation of some special private pictures of some young ladies obviously enjoying showing off their wares.

This one (of a series including penis's, breasts, and butts) is in some ways far superior to the rest ( or maybe this just reflects my personal predeliction for the subject matter). Nevertheless, you really need to applaud Taschen for their wonderful ability to get to the MEAT of the matter.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what i wanted to see natural hair on women where it belongs. December 23, 2012

By R. Stopher

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Full size book well worth the money with mostly all natural pubic hair on the women. Hugh Hefner should be ashamed of himself today for showing all the shaved women of today as he was a product of the era where all the women sported a full or trimmed bush. If you like vintage photos of natural hairy women i highly suggest this book, but if you fancy todays shaved woman forget about buying this book. Did not care for the half man/woman feature but it is in the back of the book easy to avoid.