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Discover the compelling account of American homemade and handmade pornography with 'The People's Porn.' This groundbreaking book by eminent historian Lisa Z. Sigel chronicles the untold story behind the explosion of amateur pornography on the internet. Unlike traditional mass-produced pornography often criticized for being commodified or plasticized, this work delves into the personal creations of diverse individuals—including whalers, craftsmen, activists, and feminists—showcasing their unique expressions of sexuality and desires. This history not only highlights the significance of DIY pornography but also serves as a counterweight to the commonly held perceptions about sexual media. The artifacts uncovered in 'The People's Porn' are critical to understanding how people historically conceived of and engaged with their sexuality, challenging long-standing myths dominant in contemporary discussions. With references to rare 19th and 20th-century sexual artifacts, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of American sexual history. _Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled._
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: 9781789142266
Year: 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
The first history of American handmade and homemade pornography,The People's Pornoffers the backstory to the explosion of amateur pornography on the web. In doing so, it provides a much-needed counterweight to ahistorical and ideological arguments that dominate most discussions of pornography.
Critics tend to focus on mass-produced materials and make claims about pornography as plasticized or commodified. In contrast, eminent historian Lisa Z. Sigel looks at what peoplemade, rather than what they bought, revealing how people thought about sexuality for themselves. She explores periods when these sexual artifacts were pilloried, ransacked, and destroyed, providing a unique document of rare nineteenth- and twentieth-century objects. Whalers and craftsmen, prisoners and activists, African Americans and feminists—all made their own pornography.
Ranging across the full sweep of this output,The People's Pornchallenges preconceptions as it tells a new and fascinating story about American sexual history
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: 9781789142266
Year: 2020
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
The first history of American handmade and homemade pornography,The People's Pornoffers the backstory to the explosion of amateur pornography on the web. In doing so, it provides a much-needed counterweight to ahistorical and ideological arguments that dominate most discussions of pornography.
Critics tend to focus on mass-produced materials and make claims about pornography as plasticized or commodified. In contrast, eminent historian Lisa Z. Sigel looks at what peoplemade, rather than what they bought, revealing how people thought about sexuality for themselves. She explores periods when these sexual artifacts were pilloried, ransacked, and destroyed, providing a unique document of rare nineteenth- and twentieth-century objects. Whalers and craftsmen, prisoners and activists, African Americans and feminists—all made their own pornography.
Ranging across the full sweep of this output,The People's Pornchallenges preconceptions as it tells a new and fascinating story about American sexual history