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As in previous volumes, editor Dian Hanson delves into the historical significance of this humble os, to show how the yoni has been coveted, feared, reviled, and worshipped by civilizations worldwide, from New Guinea to old Ireland. The text is supported by \u003cstrong\u003eplayful photographs of women exposing their vulvas, from 1900 to the present day\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because depiction of this body part has long been wrapped in unwarranted shame, \u003cem\u003eThe Big Book of Pussy\u003c\/em\u003e reframes the subject, featuring models who expose their most private part enthusiastically, happily, with smiles spread wide as… well, you get the picture. 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