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The Pin-up: A Modest History

by Mark Gabor · 1974

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The long-awaited reprint of a classic bestseller, this definitive history of seductive poses reveals all, from the 15th century to today. Covering screen personalities, posters, calendars, girlie magazines, and more, here is "Everything you wanted to know about cheesecake, but were afraid to be seen buying."—Detroit Free Press. Color & b&w photos & illus.

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adult
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medium · 272 pages

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