The first graphic history of sex chronicles sexuality and human intimacy through the ages, from our primate pasts to our robotic futures.
Humans have had sex on the brain since pre-civilization either for pleasure, power, revenge, a desire for children, or simply because it isn't allowed. Today, sex is all around us but it's rarely explained and almost never taught. In The Story of Sex, sexologist Phillipe Brenot combines anthropology, sociology, psychology and history with witty comics by Latetita Coryn for an in-depth explanation of this essential aspect of humanity.
Organized chronologically into sections like Babylon: Free Love, The Middle Ages: Heaven and Hell, and The 20th Century: Sexual Liberation, Brenot explores what eroticism really is, how our ancestors behaved sexually, when the first couple was established, how superstition and morality laws shaped sexuality, the use of pornography in the digital age, and how some ancient civilizations were far ahead of their time when it came to gender equality.
Full of fascinating details like Cleopatra's invention of the vibrator and a Dutch shopkeeper's accidental discovery of the existence of sperm--all accompanied by hilarious comics and dialogue -- The Story of Sex is informative, unique, and entertaining book.
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The Story of Sex: A Graphic History Through the Ages Hardcover – Illustrated, September 19, 2017
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"The book France won't stop talking about...undoubtedly a lovely Christmas gift for anyone with a keen interest in when and how the first vibrator was invented."
―Telegraph
"A witty account that embraces everything from the earliest humans to the age of cybersex."
―The Guardian
"Warm, humane, inclusive, open-minded..."―The Times of London
About the Author
Philippe Brenot is the Director of Sexology at Paris Descartes University, a psychiatrist, and an anthropologist. He has written the widely-acclaimed books in France Inventing the Couple, Men, Sex, Love, and Women, Sex, and Love and founded the blog Liberte, Egalite, and Sexualite for Le Monde. He lives in Paris.
Laetitia Coryn is a graphic artist and illustrator based in France.
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal; Illustrated edition (September 19, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 208 pages
ISBN-10 : 0316472220
ISBN-13 : 978-0316472227
Item Weight : 2.1 pounds
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.88 x 11.25 inches
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Tim Heintz
5.0 out of 5 stars Valid Sex Education
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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For the first time in my experience, we have a history book that focuses on sex. The history is presented in graphic novel format, which makes it easier to digest. The injections of humor also make it easier to accept.
I think this is a good thing because most societies refrain from the topic of sex in any educational way.
I learned a lot from this book about time periods that I was already familiar with, which was unexpected. Areas that I was already familiar with are accurately portrayed, so I assume that all of it is accurate.
As a side comment, it is very obvious from the middle of the book on, that this is written by French people, as French stories and customs are featured more often than you would see elsewhere. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but speaking as an American, we're not used to not being the focus, so it does stand out.
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Casan
4.0 out of 5 stars Comedy? Not funny ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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Not to detract from the art work and research that went into this book, I found the comics hard to read. Clearly this is not a book with text and paragraphs, it is an attempt to make us laugh and regard sex as a farce. Thus the book is comprised of comics. You may need reading glasses too! We begin with Adam and Eve, which is a Biblical fable, and taken through periods of history (with attending graphics). Ask frustrated housewives what they think of sex in marriage and they may snarl at you. We should have a history of frustrated wives and husbands who cheat.
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Melissa Piatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020
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Great illustrations and lots of facts that are fun to read. Wish this book had been around when my mom was teaching me the birds and the bees
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Will
3.0 out of 5 stars cool concept but horrible on kindle!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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none of the graphic illusgrations show up well on kindle, basically mking it unreadable in that format good content though, just do not buy it on ths kindle!!
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Wil Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great history
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
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I never knew the history of sex before I read this book
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Stephen J. Marmon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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Fascinating history of the subject.
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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Good explained
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2018
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Very informative
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Gadget Lover
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting to own
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017
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Not so great but interesting enough.
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James Whitehead
3.0 out of 5 stars A light-hearted romp about romping
Reviewed in Germany on February 19, 2021
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I enjoyed this book, and I think it would actually be a pretty good way of providing sex-ed for younger readers. It has a very light-hearted tone, which I personally find makes me sometimes doubt facts, even though I am sure this book was well researched. But still, it is a good-hearted sex-positive book.
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Rodrigo Gil Ramírez
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena narración cronológica
Reviewed in Mexico on April 26, 2021
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Tiene bastante buen humor y toca muchos puntos interesantes respecto del taboo del tema de la sexualidad!
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written
Reviewed in Germany on March 30, 2021
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I reccomend couples to get this that want to learn something new and have a laugh.
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Brooke Stephenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2018
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Great book, wonderful illustrations. Have sex? Get this
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Andrew Brimstone
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a fantastic comic! It's both incredibly informative and wickedly funny ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2018
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This is a fantastic comic! It's both incredibly informative and wickedly funny - I tore through it in about three days. Buy this book!
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