The Cradle of Erotica by Allen Edwardes & R.E.L. Masters GOOD 5363 HC Rose WB2

The Cradle of Erotica by Allen Edwardes & R.E.L. Masters - Book examines African & Asian sexual behavior. It is a sequel to The Jewel in the Lotus, survey of the sexual culture of the East.Immensely readable source book and scrutiny of the erotic practices of peoples whose behavior is all but unknown to most scholars of the West. Discussed are the most common practices - orgiastic rites of sexual cults, the mutilation of genitalia, bi-sexuality, sadomasochism and sexual fatalism...... Oversized hardcover book in good condition. Boards are good but color is starting to fade just a bit but graphics and titling are still very strong. Spine is tight. Pages are good but are tanning from age, very usable, readable book. Dust jacket is acceptable - torn places..The Cradle of Erotica, Authors Allen Edwardes & R.E.L. Masters, Published by Julian Press, New York, 1963, 7th Printing, Sept 1964, 362 pages, Book about 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 1/2 in...LAX Vespa, Los Angeles GD 5363 HC RoseWB2 5363