Kinky History
The Stories of Our Intimate Lives, Past and Present
$33.59
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2023
Summary
Irreverent and provocative, this is a history of sex, from TikTok sensation Esmé Louise James.
It’s time to take your seat for a dinner party like no other. Discover the long, long history of the dildo. Hear James Joyce celebrate the beauty of his wife’s farts. And you’ll never guess Albert Einstein’s thoughts on marital relations.
Kinky History draws on Esmé Louise James’s phenomenally successful series on TikTok, which explores scandalous stories in the ancient world and the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780645498585 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0645498580 |
| Author: | Esmé Louise James |
| Publisher: | Pantera Press |
| Imprint: | Pantera Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2023 |
| Weight: | 444g |
| Dimensions: | 37mm x 156mm x 235mm |
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Critics Review
‘Bold and enlightening, Kinky History is a radical journey through the evolution of human intimacy. It’s a thrilling reminder of the need to break taboos and forge a sex-positive future. Not just a book, it’s a compelling call to sexual understanding and acceptance.’ Chantelle Otten, author of The Sex Ed You Never Had
‘A feast for the mind and the imagination, featuring histories you definitely didn’t learn in school. Best served over multiple sittings, it will leave you more than satisfied.’ Dr Amy Thunig, author of Tell Me Again
‘Esmé is wonderfully knowledgeable and passionate about the history of all things sex. Her unbridled enthusiasm is infectious, making it hard not to be drawn into the fascinating world of Kinky History!’ Dr Matt Agnew, author of Dr Matt’s Guide to Life in Space
‘A rollicking good romp that is entertaining, educational, empathetic, and inclusive. I loved it.’ James Fell, author of On This Day in History Sh!t Went Down
‘Esmé Louise James offers a lesson in history that you most definitely did not receive in school. This book shows how the path to modern sexual liberation starts with a comprehensive understanding of the history of sex, kinks and all.’ Justin J. Lehmiller, PhD, host of The Sex and Psychology Podcast and author of Tell Me What You Want
‘Esmé Louise James’s Kinky History is like if her TikTok account mated with the funniest textbook ever written. Like James herself, the book is hilarious, thoughtful, nuanced, and driven by academic research. It’s both a compendium of incredible historical tidbits about everything from ancient dildos to tentacle porn, and a plea to treat our sexual desires with empathy and understanding. If only every history book were as compelling, we’d be destined to never forget the past.’ Dr Hallie Lieberman, author of Buzz: A Stimulating History of Sex Toys
‘Far from being academic, it’s a tale told with relish and humour … A colourful study, often told in a suitably picaresque style.’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘Friendly and accessible … a fun book and an important one as it explores five “kinks” that may challenge how we think about sex.’ Books+Publishing
‘Written with obvious relish, Kinky History is fun and informative.’ ArtsHub
Esmé Louise James
Esmé Louise James is best known for her Kinky History series on TikTok, where she currently has 2.3 million followers, and Instagram, where she has more than 400,000 followers. Esmé is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne; her thesis investigates the emerging genre of the pornographic novel in the 18th century. She has written a range of non-fiction articles for The Age, the ABC and The Conversation, as well as short stories and poetry, and in 2020 she was listed in the Top 30 Emerging Writers by SBS Australia. Esmé also presents the popular Kinky History podcast, was a speaker at TEDxSydney in 2022, and was nominated for Best Digital Creator at the 2022 AACTA Awards.
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