 Book details:June 2004
ISBN 978-1-55365-036-2
Paperback 9 3/4" x 6 1/2" 192 pages Social Science / Women's Studies $26.95 CAD
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Greystone BooksTemptressFrom the Original Bad Girls to Women on TopThere have always been temptresses in the margins of men’s minds. They may be beautiful or menacing, dangerous or delightful, passive or predatory. The men they encounter are like putty in their hands. At least that is the myth. In this lusciously illustrated exploration of the temptress, Jane Billinghurst looks at reported sightings of temptresses in myth, history, and film, beginning with the original bad girls, Lilith and Eve, and ending with women on top Mae West and Madonna. |
About the Author Jane BillinghurstJane Billinghurst is the author of numerous nonfiction books, including Temptress: From the Original Bad Girls to Women on Top. She lives in Anacortes, ... more >>Related Books Temptress Grey Owl |