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The Temple of Venus: The Sex Museum, Amsterdam
The Temple of Venus The Sex Museum Amsterdam Author:Hans-Jurgen Dopp Amsterdam rejoices in more than simply its fabulous canals and its celebratedccollections of the works of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh. It has a museum dedicated to the Goddess of Love, which welcomes no fewer than 500,000 visitors a year. From all over the world people come in thousands to this unusual establishment known as "The Temple of ... more »Venus." First put on display together in 1985 by Monique van Marle and her father, this collection of erotic worls is exceptional for the quality of the objects exhibited, its engravings, and its photographs of yesteryear. Far from being a ficus for voyeuristic prurience, the Museum is intended to be understood as a serious center for the history of erotic art. This book takes us on a guided tour of this fascinating place devoted to a fascinating subject.« less