The scope of illustrations in this book is nothing short of amazing: It chronicles the evolution of lingerie through history, beginning with examples from ancient times through the birth of photography all the way to the late 1990's.
The photographs are fascinating and sometimes erotic.
This book reminded me of several truths: 1. Underwear is not always comfortable 2. Women will forever remain slaves to fashion 3. The female body was one of the first images that men wanted to preserve ( )
I bought this out of curiosity more than anything, in one of those bargain bookshops where everything costs only a pound or two. It certainly isn't worth paying full price for. ( )
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It chronicles the evolution of lingerie through history, beginning with examples from ancient times through the birth of photography all the way to the late 1990's.
The photographs are fascinating and sometimes erotic.
This book reminded me of several truths:
1. Underwear is not always comfortable
2. Women will forever remain slaves to fashion
3. The female body was one of the first images that men wanted to preserve (