The Bald-Headed Hermit & the Artichoke: An Erotic Thesaurus
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Book Overview
A unique guide to the lingo of sex. Exotic words and phrases in the English language number in the thousands and this collection includes terms that vary from the poetic and the medical to the macho, derogatory, and obscene. "Entertaining and very funny. . . . A must read."--"Hustler"
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:155152063X
ISBN13:9781551520636
Release Date:July 2002
Publisher:Arsenal Pulp Press
Length:154 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
A Must Read Plethora for Any Erotic Writer
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book should be mandatory for any erotic writer to have in their library. This resource not only opened my mind up to new terminology but even more ideas for stories in which I could just expound upon the English language in rich erotic detail. I highly recommend this book to anyone even thinking about writing an erotic or romance book!
Thorough Reference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book includes the classy synonyms as well as the outdated, odd, eccentric, and tactless. Words and phrases are alphabetized in endless specific categories, so you're guaranteed to find just what you're looking for. Categories also include everything from references to genitalia and the sex act to the sex industry and sexual health and dysfunction. The book is laced with vintage photographs, mostly erotic and some very tantalizing, which add to the character of the book itself and your browsing enjoyment. There's even some editorial comment inserting stories and histories of interest, but there generally isn't historical or origination information about the individual terms included. It's an excellent resource for writers of erotica/porn: very thorough, easy to use, nice to look at, and with classy terms as well as the humorous ones.
get it before it's gone
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
using euphemisms for body parts does not sit well with many writers. I am one who loves this book and I must say it is very informative.it contains old photos and words i've never heard of, I like how the author put the book together, classic [terms] are used in this book, the book covers everything from anal sex to missionary position, i am impressed at mr.peterkin's work, I recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of nicknames for body parts, whoever bought this book,your money is WELL spent!!!
An excellent book for writers of erotica!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
If you struggle to keep redundancy out of your vocabulary, put this work on your bookshelf and you'll have more dirty words at your fingertips than you'll ever need! My only objection is that Peterkin doesn't really explore the rich, erotic vocabulary offered by many other languages. The book sticks to mostly English and French. All-in-all, a great book for writers!
A fun and informative guide to the language of sex.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book is a fun and informative collection of words and phrases dealing with sex in the English language. In addition to collecting wild and raucous terms for everything sexual under the sun, it includes historical and cultural contexts as well as a number of archival "dirty" photographs that ultimately make the book a brilliant diversion perfect for cocktail-party chatter. I really enjoyed it.
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