Forbidden Erotica
Forbidden Erotica by Mark Lee Rotenberg, published by TASCHEN in 2017, offers a unique exploration of erotic photography from the late 19th to mid-20th century. This 512-page collection showcases highlights from Rotenberg’s extensive archive, which he began curating after discovering vintage erotic images in a Brooklyn dumpster. The book presents a diverse array of photographs that capture the playful and uninhibited spirit of the era, featuring both men and women engaging in various forms of revelry.
Readers will find a fascinating journey through the history of erotic imagery, with photographs ranging from early monochrome depictions to vibrant Kodachromes of the 1950s. The collection emphasizes the playful nature of its subjects, showcasing everything from daring poses to whimsical styles, reflecting the cultural attitudes towards nudity and sensuality during that time. This edition serves as a visual testament to the evolution of erotic art, appealing to those interested in photography, history, and the themes surrounding erotica and nudes.
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Sportive gentlemen, lascivious ladies: Since the earliest days of photography, people have been getting up to all manner of rannygazoo in front of the lens. This collection presents the finest highlights from the collection of New Yorker Mark Rotenberg, who began collecting antique smut after finding a stash of vintage erotic pictures in a Brooklyn dumpster and now owns a 95,000 strong collection of archive pornography dating from between 1860 and 1960.
Flick through these pages and witness the fitness of our forebears as they romp, cavort, and frolic with unabashed energy and glee. From early monochromes of daringly dropped drawers and seductively waxed handlebar mustaches, to Kodachromes of cheery, twin-peaked pin-up beauties in the 1950s, this fine collection spans the sublimely sensual and the ridiculous.
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