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Dive into the captivating world of erotica with Dirty Books, a groundbreaking exploration of banned pornographic literature produced from the 1930s to the 1970s in the vibrant cities of New York and Paris. This compelling read sheds light on the daring publishers and anonymous writers who challenged norms and pushed boundaries to create works that are both provocative and influential. Experience the journeys of iconic figures like Anaďs Nin and Henry Miller, who began as anonymous authors but became celebrated icons of modernist literature.
Dirty Books reveals the stories behind the audacious publishers Jack Kahane of Obelisk Press and Maurice Girodias of Olympia Press, whose catalogs predated and set the stage for the infamous Grove Press. This book offers a humorous yet insightful snapshot of a pivotal era in both pornographic and literary history, uncovering the vibrant tapestry of voices that contributed to the sexual revolution.
Perfect for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of art and eroticism, Dirty Books is more than just a historical account; it's a celebration of creative freedom. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this brand new release, published in 2023 by Manchester University Press, is a must-have addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Begin your journey into this enthralling narrative today and discover how the daring work of young, impecunious writers not only aimed to survive but flourished in the face of adversity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526159243
Year: 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
From the 1930s to the 1970s, in New York and in Paris, daring publishers and writers were producing banned pornographic literature. The books were written by young, impecunious writers, poets, and artists, many anonymously. Most of these pornographers wrote to survive, but some also relished the freedom to experiment that anonymity provided — men writing as women, and women writing as men — and some (Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller) went on to become influential figures in modernist literature.
Dirty Books tells the stories of these authors and their remarkable publishers: Jack Kahane of Obelisk Press and his son Maurice Girodias of Olympia Press, whose catalogue and repertoire anticipated that of the more famous US publisher Grove Press. It offers a humorous and vivid snapshot of a fascinating moment in pornographic and literary history, uncovering a hidden, earlier history of the sexual revolution, when the profits made from erotica helped launch the careers of literary cult figures.
Dirty Books reveals the stories behind the audacious publishers Jack Kahane of Obelisk Press and Maurice Girodias of Olympia Press, whose catalogs predated and set the stage for the infamous Grove Press. This book offers a humorous yet insightful snapshot of a pivotal era in both pornographic and literary history, uncovering the vibrant tapestry of voices that contributed to the sexual revolution.
Perfect for scholars, literary enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of art and eroticism, Dirty Books is more than just a historical account; it's a celebration of creative freedom. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this brand new release, published in 2023 by Manchester University Press, is a must-have addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Begin your journey into this enthralling narrative today and discover how the daring work of young, impecunious writers not only aimed to survive but flourished in the face of adversity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526159243
Year: 2023
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Description:
From the 1930s to the 1970s, in New York and in Paris, daring publishers and writers were producing banned pornographic literature. The books were written by young, impecunious writers, poets, and artists, many anonymously. Most of these pornographers wrote to survive, but some also relished the freedom to experiment that anonymity provided — men writing as women, and women writing as men — and some (Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller) went on to become influential figures in modernist literature.
Dirty Books tells the stories of these authors and their remarkable publishers: Jack Kahane of Obelisk Press and his son Maurice Girodias of Olympia Press, whose catalogue and repertoire anticipated that of the more famous US publisher Grove Press. It offers a humorous and vivid snapshot of a fascinating moment in pornographic and literary history, uncovering a hidden, earlier history of the sexual revolution, when the profits made from erotica helped launch the careers of literary cult figures.