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Polly Borland : the babies

by Polly Borland, Susan Sontag, Mark Holborn

This photographic study explores the subculture of adult infantilism, documenting men who adopt the behaviours and clothing of infants for emotional or sexual reasons. It examines the psychological motivations and private lives behind these practices.

Accession 28453 ISBN 9781576870839 Publisher PowerHouse Books
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