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Porn : an oral history

by Polly Barton

This oral history examines personal experiences and societal attitudes surrounding pornography through conversations with nineteen individuals of diverse backgrounds. The text analyses consumption habits, emotional responses, and the influence of fantasy and taboo.

Accession 26918 ISBN 9781804270400 Publisher Fitzcarraldo Editions
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