Sexually explicit sculptures may be found on a number of medieval churches in France and Spain. This fascinating study examines the origins and purposes of these sculptures, viewing them not as magical fertility symbols, nor even as idols of ancient pre-Christian religions, but as serious works that dealt with the sexual customs and salvation of medieval folk, and thus gave support to the Church's moral teachings.

An abundance of extraordinary sculptures considered obscene by today's standards may be found on churches in Britain, Ireland, France and Spain. This book examines their origins and purposes and sees them not as magical fertility symbols or idols in ancient pre-Christian religions, but as serious works that dealt with the sexual customs and salvation of medieval folk and thus gave support to the Church's moral teaching.

Sexually explicit sculptures may be found on a number of medieval churches in France and Spain. This fascinating study examines the origins and purposes of these sculptures, viewing them not as magical fertility symbols, nor even as idols of ancient pre-Christian religions, but as serious works that dealt with the sexual customs and salvation of medieval folk, and thus gave support to the Church's moral teachings.

"Kazuko Shiraishi's poems are outcries, meditations, exclamations of fierce energy and playfulness. It is a joy to hear from a Japanese sister of such breadth and bravery." --Anne Waldman

Love Lust Desure is the ultimate book of erotic photography, featuring the best work of the leading erotic photographers. These photographs celebrate the huge range of ways in which people express their sexuality, from fetishism to fantasy, and show the beauty of the naked form, male and female. Erotic photography is now at the forefront of fashion, and Love Lust Desire brings together a collection of the most exciting and significant work in this field. The images of couples bring a new dimension to the nude study, while the range of photographers, with their different approaches, provides a comprehensive review of erotic photography over the last century. Featured photographers will include: Michael Childers; Bob Carlos Clarke; Wolfgang Eichler; Nan Goldin; James & James; Pierre et Gilles; Housk Randall; Turner Prize-winner Wolfgang Tillmans: Trevor Watson.

Rosen's fourth book furthers his photographic explorations of human sexuality focusing yet another time on the human relationship behind the sexual expressions. The three chapters that can be loosely classified as three moment in a sexual encounter feature a choice of people who definitely express themselves through their sexuality in SS black and white photographs. Rosen manages to illustrate the various facets of the act of love and still challenges our preconceptions in spite of the author claims of presenting "vanilla sex."