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thegeekybibliophile's review against another edition
3.0
The first person to receive a PhD in the history of sex toys, Hallie Lieberman has written a fascinating book that tells you everything you wanted to know on the subject, and more. For example, did you know that until as recently as 2008, it was illegal to sell sex toys in Texas? Obscenity laws there (and elsewhere) set the stage for decades-worth of headaches and careful maneuvering for anyone involved in selling them. Regardless of the specific topic—whether it's about manufacturing, advertising, or selling—there is always a story to tell on how things were done, and how they evolved over the years.
If you enjoy learning the history of how commonplace items came to be, this is an interesting read.
I received an advance review copy of this book courtesy of Pegasus Books via Netgalley.
If you enjoy learning the history of how commonplace items came to be, this is an interesting read.
I received an advance review copy of this book courtesy of Pegasus Books via Netgalley.
avab2000's review against another edition
4.0
super fun and informative! started to get a bit sloggy near the end but i persevered and was so happy i did. celebrate vibrators!!!!
sprossa's review
5.0
One of the best non fiction books I’ve ever read! I was engrossed completely! (There were some errors in the book spelling/grammar wise and some outdated d language but otherwise great!!)
clownface's review
4.0
this book has come up more in conversation than almost anything else i've read for years. take that as you will ig
meflyntz's review against another edition
4.0
A thorough, entertaining history of the birth of the sex toy industry, with more than I expected on the politics of sex toys in the feminist movements of the 1970s and 80s. Fascinating stuff.