Reviews (7)

A thought-provoking collection of Mapplethorpe's sex picture
This collection of pictures is bound in a good quality cover and printed on a glossy paper of reasonable quality. One word: Ouch
You can always debate whether this book is "art" or not, but thefact is I am worried about what happened to some of the subjects. Helmut? Are you okay?I think Mapplethorpe wanted to shock, and he did, but Ifound the pictures had too much pain in them to be appreciated.I wasdeadened to what Mapplethorpe wanted to say, if he wanted to say anythingat all.Ouch, ouch, ouch.

very good book
artistic and powerful,i recommend it ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    2. Gay Studies    3. Individual Photographer    4. Nudes & Erotic    5. Photography    6. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    7. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    8. Erotic art    9. Gay studies (Gay men)    10. Individual photographers    11. Photographs: collections   

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Sexy
I took two books on my recent five day vacation. This one gave me an orgasm (I loved this book as you might guess), and because I'm going into the B&B business, I took along "I'm Living Your Dream Life" by Michele Cozzens. No orgasm, but did learn one hell of a lot about the B&B business. Both were very fun reads.

The Name Says It All
This book definitely lives up to its name.I was hooked from the introduction on.

A sexy book for all kinds
Wet is a highly erotic and explicit book that can be good for both lesbians and others interested in lesbian sex.It is sexy, provocative and a quick read.Some stories are better than others, but for the most part, all are quality. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Fiction    3. Human Sexuality    4. Lesbian Studies    5. Lesbianism    6. Lesbians    7. Love / Sex / Marriage    8. Sexual behavior    9. Erotic fiction    10. Fiction / Erotica    11. Literature of special Lesbian interest    12. True Stories   

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Chix luv dix too!
I'm not [...], and neither is my girlfriend, but I ordered this book as a gift to her and she was very pleased indeed! She now keeps it stashed by her bedside for those lonely evenings when I'm not available. I learned of her interest in full-frontal male nudes when she complained repeatedly that there is obvious discrimination against males in movies and other media, given the fact that female full-frontals are so commonplace, and their male counterparts almost impossible to come by. Well, she's right, and this book rights that wrong! Buy it for your girlfriend for Valentine's Day.

Striking Photographs
From the largest publisher of gay male related books, Bruno Gmunder, comes this photographic essay dedicated to male 'private parts.' The photographer, Giovanni, is the pseudonym of a world-famous photographer who works in the international fashion scene. In most of his work the central theme is located a few feet higher up on the body. In this book basically just the bare nude torso is shown. Most of the book is in exquisitely lighted and printed black and white. Indeed the printing quality is so high that you might think these are true photographs rather than having been printed. There are, however, a couple of sections printed in full color.
Appreciation for the male appendage
Stunning photography and exceptional models set this book apart from similar publications.Definitely a worthwhile book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    6. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    7. Erotic art   

Reviews (5)

Professional Photographs in a soft core environment
Another classic book from Bruno Gmunder, the world's leader in gay literature. Bel Ami is a Prague-based film company established by George Duroy, who is Slovak. "Bel Ami" means "beautiful friend" in French. Bel Ami specializes in films showing young men in erotic settings. They range from soft to hard core.
Beautiful Guys
Beautiful guys at play, sexual and otherwise. Beautiful bodies to look at in various stages of arousal but no overt sexual acts. Intimate love scenes w/ plenty of body contact, to include genital contact. The only negative was that some of these guys were just a little too mature to qualify for the term "Boys." but they were still beautiful men.

I agree - breathtaking!
This is a gorgeous book!Granted, ther Boys of Bel Ami are gorgeous, and this book does a great job capturing their beauty and charm.I highly recommend it to all gay men, and I doubt that you will be disappointed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    6. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    7. Erotic art   

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A Classic of its Kind
Artistry in rope and the male figure.
Bondage and Male Architecture
There will be those who purchase this fine book hoping for only the prurient. That's not only unfortunate but an insult to a brilliantly conceived and executed volume. Van Darkholme knows that a man is a systematic construction of parts. The use of rope serves to identify and isolate the body, rather as an architect plans floors for a structure. Each has a purpose, each has an access. In this process of isolation the photographer asks that we see what he sees and succeeds. From the exoskeleton of a building, we see the flesh and how it is supported by the rope/girders. It is as if man becomes the Pompidou center, all the disparate parts shown and their intimate connections revealed. Finally, the last few scenes are a mute testimony to tragedy. The collapse of the coherent to the cruelty of the people who would criticize that which they refuse to understand or accept. It is not only art observed, but art as applied.
From a Master of Creative Arts
As any industry matures, we begin to see a certain craftsmanship that just didn't exist before.In the adult industry, such is true, and adult media is rarely considered "artful" or even "Avant-garde."
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Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    6. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    7. Erotic art   

Reviews (127)

3BW (3 beautiful women)
A beutiful story of the things that three beautiful women that are sisters had to go through. It shows how sisters srick together through thick and thin. It is very admorable and I would recommend this book to anyone. It is not a waiste of anyones time.

EXCITITING, HILARIOUS, EMOTIONAL AND MYSTERIOUS!
Shame on it all sent me into a world ofromance, emotion, and seduction. It sent goose bumps up my back as I read words that were put together I didnt even know could combine! The feeling I had after reading Shame on it all waselectrifying! The ending itself could have been a whole story. While reading the book I could almost never put it down. There were emotional moments, hilarious moments, and down right too hot for literature moments. I definitely need to start a Zane collection!

A new favorite!
I have recommended this book to friends in my circle and they all enjoyed it.You will follow three sisters who are fiercely supportive of each other through one adventure after another. Each situation will have you at edge of your seat, cracking up, and turning the page to see what happens next. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African American Novel And Short Story    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. General    6. Popular American Fiction    7. English    8. Fiction / General    9. Literature of special Lesbian interest    10. USA   

Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    5. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    6. Gay studies (Gay men)    7. Graphic design   

Reviews (11)

Not for everybody
Let's just say this book disturbed me just a bit.I'm not into S & M, but that doesn't mean it is wrong. I finished the book and it had a good ending.How it got there was rough?
Radclyffe's Best of All Time
I have read everything Radclyffe has published and quite a lot of her unpublished fan fiction.This is by far the most daring and original story she has released.
Not for everyone- but so what?
"It's just another way that people relate. Not for everyone- but so what?" (Radclyffe 54).
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Subjects:  1. Erotic fiction    2. Erotica    3. Fiction    4. Lesbian    5. Lesbian fiction    6. Romance - Adult   

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This book is both really sexy AND has a good plot!
First of all, I should admit that I'm a big fan of reading erotica. Usually, however, I prefer short stories that get right to the "good parts" over full length books. But in Sign on the Line Jaime Clevenger successfully weaves together six or seven sex scenes ranging from pretty darn good to incredibly hot with a fun and compelling plot (it's way more interesting than the back of the book makes it sound). Clevenger's dialogue is particularly witty and had me laughing out loud more than once. The main character of the book is charming and likeable despite (or maybe because of) her playgirl ways, and the ending delightfully resists the predictable. If you like reading erotica and/or lesbian fiction, I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - General    4. Lesbian    5. Popular American Fiction    6. Romance - Adult    7. Literature of special Gay & Lesbian interest    8. Modern fiction   

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Favorite M/M Romances Ever
If you've never tried m/m romance before, make TTS your first. I did and have been addicted ever since. Ethan and Jamie are absolutely yummy together. They have a love between them that the reader can feel through J.L. Langley's touching and sometimes humorous depictions of their relationship. This is a beautiful and romantic story about two men who fall in love--a must read for fans of real romance. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - Gay    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - Adult    4. Romance - Adult    5. Romance - Contemporary    6. Romance: Modern    7. Fiction-Romance - Adult    8. Fiction-Romance - Contemporary   

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A truly romantic read
Ally Blue has a way of drawing the reader in and sending them on an emotional rollercoaster.All her books are a must read and Willow Bend is no exception.It's a beautifully crafted story.The characters are so real you will hate to leave them.I felt like I knew these characters, they made my smile, cry and laugh.The sex scenes are erotic and will leave you breathless, but the truly outstanding thing about this story is the development of the Cory and Paul's relationship and how they help each other over the death of loved ones.This is a very romantic and realistic love story.Also recommended: Laura Baumbach's A Bit of Rough; Sean Michael's Tripire; Chris Owen's Bareback

A must read M/M romance writer !
Willow Bend is a lovely gay romance about finding love in the midst of death, the death of a beloved spouse and the death of a beloved parent. I love Ally Blue's works (4 e-books thus far in Loose-id and Samhain). She explores her guys' feelings deeply, emphasizing on the emotional content of their relationship and Willow Bend is no exception. And of course there is the hot sex. All of you into M/M erotic romance should not miss Ally's works. I for one am glad to have one of her stories available in good old fashioned paperback. ... Read more

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Can you be all things to all people?
This book,part of the "Bella by Night" series (which means it rates high on the erotica scale), is a book of short series connected by an address: 18th and Castro. All the scenarios are different. I found some of the stories to be very good; others silly and the rest kinky.
Not What You'd Expect...
I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting into when I ordered this book.Some friends said it was great, others said it was terrible.In fact, I didn't even know it was a series of inter-related stories until I started reading.Not generally a fan of anthologies or short stories, I have to admit to thoroughly enjoying this newest offering from Kallmaker.
A good collection
It's Halloween night in San Francisco and the Castro area is rocking with celebrations.Outrageous costumes and noisy parties are the themes of the night as Suze and Amy sneak to the top of a building to observe the festivities.These two are used periodically to provide a weak story line that loosely ties the stories together as they peer into the lives of other people.The stories are set up so that each one takes place in each of the different apartments in the building at 18th & Castro.Something in the story from one apartment connects to the story in another apartment.The stories vary in their intensity and quality and not all of them are classically erotic.There are stories of lost love rediscovered, old friends who realize a new relationship, and lust in place of love.The most poignant story is about a woman who kissed her partner good-bye thinking she would see her in the evening, only to have the partner die during the day.This is a pleasant collection.It's perfect for reading at night before you go to bed or when you have a short period before you need to do something, although some of the stories are steamy and you might want to be careful where you read them.You can read a story, put it down and come back later not having to worry about previous plot points.If you're looking for erotica, some of the stories are heavy in it, but not all of them and this provides a good variety.Short story collections are not usually as appealing to this reviewer because it is more difficult to get involved in a story, but this one doesn't fit the usual mold and therefore was better to read.18th & Castro is recommended for those who like a good blush and some heat to a story.
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Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Individual Photographer    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photography    5. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    6. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    7. Erotic art   

Subjects:  1. Gay Studies    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Subjects & Themes - Erotica    5. Subjects & Themes - Nudes    6. Erotic art   

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Spotted a super author in the table of contents...
...which led me to buy this anthology.
Sexy Detail
Up All Night: Adventures in Lesbian Sex is one of the hottest books I've ever read that I didn't buy from a train station or airport bookstore. It's a collection of true lesbian sex stories by erotica authors.'How wet can one book make you? Open this one to find out.Two [...] female lovers do some down-and-dirty overtime in the office after hours. In excrutiatingly sexy detail Up All Night presents the uncensored words of real women describing their hottest erotic lesbian adventures.With all this and more, this is one erotic collection that is sure to keep you up all night.
This one's pretty hit-or-miss...
So I had really high hopes for this compilation, especially due to the involvement of Stacy Bias, girl wonder.However, some of the stories were simply poorly written.Cliches abounded, and I found myself distracted from what would otherwise be a perfectly hot story with an interesting enough plot by the sophomorish writing.
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Subjects:  1. Erotic stories, American    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Lesbian Studies    6. Lesbians    7. Lesbians' writings, American    8. Fiction / Erotica    9. General & Literary Fiction    10. Literature of special Lesbian interest    11. Sex & sexuality   

Reviews (19)

Really good

Really steamy and unexpectedly deep
I bought this book off the shelf at the women's bookstore in Indiana while traveling, and I didn't look too close - just saw it was a Kallmaker so that was good enough for me. I was not expected so many steamy love scenes but I liked how the relationship between Brandy and the woman she secretly loved grew in unexpected ways.
Erotic with a surprisingly intense story
This novel was a wonderful surprise.The book is marketed as a special line of novels "Bella After Dark' where the reader can expect a heavy erotic content (and this novel delivers wonderfully!!!).What I should have also expected (and got!) from this author was that it would come packaged in a terrific romance!
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Subjects:  1. Fiction    2. Fiction - Romance    3. Lesbian    4. Lesbians    5. Love stories    6. Romance - Contemporary    7. Modern fiction    8. Erotica    9. Fiction - Adult    10. Lesbian fiction   

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A yummy title!
"The Art of Loving" is by the famous author Eiki Eiki and has only 2 volumes.
Exceptional!
This is not your typical "happy feel" Yaoi. The story is about obsession and it is dark, poignant and a trifle disturbing. As the story progresses, one has the impression the 2 protagonists are spiraling towards an abyss from which they may not recover. It is suppose to be a 2 volumes story but after surfing Junemanga.com (DMP new Yaoi website) we may not see the 2nd volume this year. Frustrating as Volume 1 does end with a cliff hanger. The story starts really well, introducing us to the intriguing relationship between Yutaka and Tohno. From there we have flashbacks as to how it all started from the time both are just school mates. The plot is fast paced and keeps me turning the pages until the cliff hanger at the end. Both boys are appealing characters but not everyone may like Yutaka, the darker character. Eiki Eiki is one talented mangaka and I appreciate her non adherence to the usual stereotype Yaoi. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Comics & Graphic Novels    2. General    3. Graphic Novels    4. Graphic Novels - Erotica    5. Graphic Novels - Manga    6. Humor    7. Comics & Graphic Novels / General    8. Literature of special Gay interest    9. Romance   

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Best anthology ever from this publisher...
This collection has 31 excellent stories -
Feeling hot hot hot
This is a great anthology of truly diverse stories of lesbian erotica. Whether you're looking for a sweet romantic story, or something a bit (or a lot) kinkier, you're sure to find it here. One of the things I liked most about this book was the way it defined "first time." What is a first time? Is it the first time you have sex, or the first time you do something a bit different from the norm, or the first time you really let yourself be free? It's all of these things, and you'll find all these things represented in this book. Oh, and did I mention it's super-duper hot? Oh man, is it ever. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - Anthologies    2. Erotica - General    3. Erotica - Lesbian    4. Fiction    5. Fiction - Adult    6. Lesbian    7. Erotic fiction    8. Fiction / Erotica    9. Fiction anthologies & collections    10. Literature of special Lesbian interest   

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Funny shonen-ai! (Yaay)
Challengers is Hinako Takanaga's debut work - a four volume story - published by DramaQueen. Hinako also brought us the for the charming and sweet Little Butterfly series. While not as good as her sequel series, in terms of storyline or artwork, Challengers is still a great shonen-ai manga and a very funny one at that.
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Subjects:  1. Comics & Graphic Novels    2. Gay Studies    3. Graphic Novels    4. Graphic Novels - Erotica    5. Erotic art