COMFORT, Alex. The Joy of Sex: A Gourmet Guide to Lovemaking.

(London): Quartet Books, 1982. The first full colour paperback edition. Quarto. 253 pages. A bestseller since it was first published in 1972, Alex Comfort’s classic work celebrates human physical intimacy with such authority and clarity that a whole generation felt empowered to enjoy sex. It was groundbreaking and unique in the wide range of subjects it discussed and in its reassuring authority and sense of fun. No other book has come close in providing such a wise, witty, uninhibited – sometimes delightfully eccentric – guide to lovemaking. And the original illustrations are absolutely iconic. Despite the proclamation on the cover, predominately illustrated in black and white. A near fine copy in wrappers. Surprisingly uncommon in this edition.