Forgive me for sharing another review of Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast (along with the companion volume, Cultural Encyclopedia of the Penis). I value the reviews from academics so much, and I’m happy to see it has received great reviews from scholars. I hope they continue. But I’m thrilled to see this book also receive mass-market attention, as in really mass market, as in Playboy. I write academic history books and reference books; my books are typically reviewed in academic journals and more specialized sites. So I’m going to take my few moments of almost-fame and share this review with you.
“Readers of this magazine may be forgiven for thinking they know a thing or two about body parts. But with two new volumes, Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast and its companion, Cultural Encyclopedia of the Penis, publisher Rowman & Littlefield shows there’s always more to discover. From the ‘divorce corset’ (an early-1800s device to lift and separate) to ‘magical penis theft’ (the superstition that a man could lose his member to witchcraft), we’re not ashamed to admit we learned quite a bit. . .”
–Cat Auer, Playboy
The Playboy article has a chart with some fun facts from the books, if you want to learn more. Or better yet, buy the books! (Wouldn’t they make fun coffee table books?) I just noticed Cultural Encyclopedia of the Breast is available on Kindle–so you can take it everywhere.
Thanks for reading!
–Merril
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
You have hit the big time! And you can take the “almost” out of the fame equation too. Scholars and swingers agree – a writer’s dream come true.
And by the way, there is nothing to be forgiven as far as the sharing goes. Savor this moment and keep us updated on all the kudos to follow. Now i’m going to click on the review link. Thanks, Merril, and congratulations.
Thank so much, Marian, for your very kind words. You made me laugh with “Scholars and swingers agree–a writer’s dream come true.” 🙂
Congrats! I don’t know anyone who has gotten into Playboy on academia! Now I do 🙂
Thanks, Susan! You made me smile! 🙂
Reblogged this on S.K. Nicholls and commented:
I have to share this with you! One of our WordPress authors has made the “Big Time” in an unlikely manner. A scholarly, academic book reviewed by “Playboy”.
Thank you SO MUCH!
My pleasure! 🙂
What a coup! A review in Playboy. Congratulations, Merril, and best wishes on your book. 😉
Thank you so much, Judy! 🙂