Sex — Edited by Stephen Bayley
Along with more than 250 rare illustrations, Bayley delights in sharing the little-known facts about the evolution of getting it on. Among the books most captivating chapters are "The Sin of Virginity: Sex and the Bible" and the highly contentious thesis: :Asian Sensuality: Why East Beats West When It Comes to Sex." (from a review in Playboy magazine) $24.47.

One Thousand Nudes — Compiled by Uwe Scheid and Michael Koetzle
Vintage erotica. Explicity demonstrates that not all our grandparents were prudes, although few would make it as models today. 756 pages. Cost new is about $50, used copies are available for under $14.00.