Facts and Phalluses: A Collection Of Bizarre & Intriguing Truths, Legends, & Measurements (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The purpose of any penis is to deposit sperm somewhere in the vicinity of ripe female eggs..." (more)
Key Phrases: human penis, The Animal Penis, Kama Sutra

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Product Description

Do you know:

-How significant the size of a man's nose is?
-Why short men are sexier?
-That the pneumatic tire was not the only invention perfected by Mr. Goodyear?
-In what unusual but friendly manner Walibri tribesmen from Central Australia greet each other?
-How Rasputin was immortalized?
-That elephants use their trunks for something else besides drinking from waterholes?
-That the common pig has another appendage besides his tail that resembles a corkscrew?
-Why the Great Grey Slug must be considered the most impressive and acrobatic lover in the animal kingdom?

About the Author

Facts & Phalluses contains the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about a very influential body part. Combining scintillating humor with incredible research, Alexandra Parsons has created a most unusual sourcebook for the nineties, a veritable encyclopedia of scientific fact, colorful folklore, and enduring myths about man's best friend (and woman's too)!

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (October 15, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312046707
• ISBN-13: 978-0312046705
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,259,321 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointing pamphlet, February 7, 2004

By A Customer

a "collection" of one-liners more aptly describes this particular volume. not exactly the wealth of information i hoped to find in a book with such a pompous title.

that's not to say there aren't a few interesting tid-bits to be gleaned from the book, for there are... just not enough.

bottom line: parsons' slim offering is over-hyped and UNDER delivers. the research for this book is elementary at best.

there are a number books on this particular subject that are well worth reading... "facts & phalluses" is not among them.

my advice...save your money and check out a few more titles.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smart, funny and informative guide to the Male Member, November 22, 2002

By	D. Movahedpour "doeadear" (CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book contains so many facts, myths and historical details of the Male Member, that you will be fascinated, and also greatly amused. Alexandra Parsons presents the information with some of the smartest remarks I've ever read. She pokes fun at the Kama Sutra, gives us the history of condoms, and tells us the real scientific facts on size, and whether it matters, and how it varies. A veritable cornucopia of amazing phallic facts. And, of course, legends loom large, and are portrayed with tongue firmly in cheek (no pun intended). We are also treated to things we never knew, such as the size and shape of the penis of other members of the animal kingdom. You'd be amazed at what you will learn in this short but informative and entertaining book. And, you'll laugh so hard your sides will ache at some of the smart remarks from the author. I consider this book incredibly entertaining, and quite a feast for the curious, both male and female.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great little fact book, July 4, 2002

By	"tradesalot" (Elkridge, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

Ok, sure, maybe some of the entries may be myths, but that's fine. The book does good in covering everything from the weird/strange, to history, and a section devoted to animals. And while it may be short, it's full of interesting little tidbits that will make you and your friends go "Hmmmm...". I know I did, all in all a very interesting read.