Chinese Literature Chinese Erotica: The Pillow Book
Before there were how-to sex videos, what did the Chinese use? Pillow books, of course. These were illustrated manuals were used to teach sexual techniques for "maximizing life energies" They were very explicit but tastefully and beautifully drawn paintings of people engaged in various forms of sex. They were sometimes given to newlyweds as "how-to" manuals. This might explain the beautiful and tasteful artwork often found in these books.
| Title | Mini Review | |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lotus: The Erotic Essence of China Edited by Bret Norton Astrolog Publications House, 2002 144 pages |
A survey of Chinese pillow books. | |
| Eastern Erotica: Chinese, Indian, and Japanese Eroticism in Art and Literature Written by Bret Norton Astrolog Pub House, 2003 144 pages |
Examines recurring topics found in the Chinese and Japanese pillow books and the Indian Kama Sutra. | |
The Erotic Sentiment: In the Paintings of China and Japan |
Another selection from Chinese and Japanese pillow books. | |
| Dreams of Spring: Erotic Art in China Written by L.C.P Bertholet, Yimen Charles E. Tuttle, 1997 208 pages |
Presents treasures from the Bertholet Collection of Chinese erotic art. |
