Your Perfect HolidaY reads • tHe New female sex • a HistorY of s&m
o R h ERE? o R mayb E h ERE?
Lisa Jewel Tasmina Perry
Jessie Keane Ellen Sussman
Welcome to issue 2 of The Look Book – your fortnightly books magazine with a difference.
there’s no better opportunity to really get stuck into a new book than on holiday. w hether you’re lounging by the pool, sunbathing on the beach, or killing time on a long-haul flight, when else do you get such an extended period of time to really get stuck into your favourite read?
that’s why this is our Great escape issue. w hether you’re vacationing long haul in bali or thailand, getting a summer look fit for a trip to the Hamptons or in the market for a seriously alternative holiday destination, we’ve got just the thing for you. and the best bit? all our features are based around your favourite summer reads. and then it’s over to you – let us know what you think on Facebook, via twitter pinterest at or email us on hello@thelookbook magazine.com with your comments and suggestions from this fortnight’s reads. we’d love to see pictures of you enjoying your holiday books wherever you might be, so don’t forget to email, tweet and Facebook them in!
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a s ever, a huge thanks to all the publishers who have made this venture possible. all the content in The Look Book has been commissioned on a partnership basis, and we couldn’t have done it without their support.
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04 The Book For Life ruthless by Jessie keane
07 pack Up Your Troubles How do you turn your life around when the going gets tough?
09 summer Of style we take our sartorial inspiration from 1974
11 preppy perfect why we can all pretend we’re holidaying in the Hamptons this year
13 Meet the author we meet author extraordinaire lisa Jewel
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Island Life
Find the perfect thai island for you (no, really!)
17 paradise Found your spiritual guide to bali
19 The Weirdest places You’ll probably (N)ever Visit the strangest places in the world, guaranteed
25 Welcome to the clandestine cake club it’s time to get your bake on
28 a Brief history of s&M
From the marquis de sade to 50 shades of grey
30 The New Female sex? we find out what women really want
32 Get packing Find your perfect holiday
33 competition win tickets to see thriller live
The BOOK for LIF e Ruthless
By Jessie Keane
Jessie keane’s latest novel ruthless tells the tale of reformed gangster’s moll annie Carter. tough, single minded, and as ruthless as the title suggests, annie is never less than impeccably dressed. From the lace dior gown she wears on a date, to the magnificent Chesterfield in her Holland park home, everything about annie screams glamour and money, which doesn’t sound too bad to us at all…
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Blink Of a n e ye by Cat H s tain C li FF and s ince You’ve Been Gone by a nnouska k nig H t bot H tell t H e tales o F women w H o struggle to move on a F ter li F e- CH anging events. b ut w H en t H ings get toug H , J ust H ow do you turn your li F e around?
TIM e TO paCK Up YOU r TROUBLes
They say a change is as good as a holiday, but whoever said that was probably talking about a new hair cut – at best they probably meant you should redecorate your front room.
but what about the big changes? How do you move on when faced with a bereavement, when your relationship ends, or when you lose the job you’ve spent 20 years working towards?
it’s not just a rhetorical question - the average age for a mid-life crisis is commonly said to be 43 for men and 44 for women, but a recent study for relate suggested that work and relationship pressures mean crises are happening at an earlier age. the nHs identifies the average age of a male midlife crisis as falling between 35-50. similarly, our dwindling economy means that more people putting off marriage, being made redundant, changing careers and taking adult gap years than ever. the traditional life stages our parents and grandparents followed no longer apply to us, and that lack of structure makes us more vulnerable than ever to unexpected changes.
so just how do you cope? To find out, we meet three women who turned their lives round when things got tough…
after she was assaulted, anna, 29, decided to leave the city she’d lived in since university and start a new life
i didn’t realise i was stuck in a rut – i felt pretty happy in the same city where i went to university, doing the job i’d fallen into. then, one night i was violently assaulted on the way home from a night out.
“after i was released from hospital i quickly became agoraphobic and started suffering panic attacks. things only got worse when the police called to say they thought they’d found the guy who did it, but had to release him without charge as they didn’t have enough evidence.
“i knew i couldn’t stay where i was, especially knowing he was still out there. i moved to the other side of the country almost on a whim when a friend said she wanted to rent out her flat for a year while she went travelling.
“one of the first people i met was my next-door neighbour – a very good-looking man who was a couple of years older than me. there was an instant attraction between us, and in between me finding a new job and making friends, we started dating. we’ve now been married for a year and are expecting our first child. “i never would have moved if something so awful hadn’t happened to me, but i sometimes wonder now if it was fate, bringing me to him.”
Claire, 30, walked away from her relationship and home when she realised that her boyfriend was about to propose to her.
my life was definitely following a fixed path. i met dan when i was 25, we moved in together after a year and quickly became one of those couples who spend all their time together – either having cosy nights in together or going for dinner with other friends who were couples.
“when i was 29, i realised dan was gearing up to propose, and i suddenly felt trapped and claustrophobic, like i didn’t recognise my own life.
“telling him that i didn’t want to be with him any more was the hardest thing i’ve ever had to do, but i’ve never looked back. i walked out that evening and spent a month sleeping on friend’s sofas while i figured out what to do. now i’m single, living in a shared house, and couples dinner parties have been replaced with trips to the pub. it might look like i’ve taken a step backwards and my life now is unrecognisable now from how it was a year ago, but i feel so much happier.”
maggie was 45 when her husband unexpectedly died four years ago. she found herself embarking on a new career and moving to a new city within a year.
John’ s death was so sudden – he was in a car accident, and he was only 45. the one thing i was grateful for was that our four children were almost grown up at the time – i don’t think i’d have coped at all if they’d been younger.
“i’d worked part-time since the children had gone to school, but hadn’t had anything resembling a career in years. i needed something to throw myself into, so i applied to do a pgCe and become a teacher - i couldn’t believe it when i got in.
“i made fantastic new friends there, and although i missed John terribly, doing something by myself for the first time in over 20 years felt like such an achievement. 18 months after John’s death i found myself applying for teaching posts all over the country.
“when i was offered a job 100 miles away, i took it – selling the family home and moving away from my entire family was something i wouldn’t have contemplated before, but it felt like the right thing to do.”
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Summer of Style
kirstin HannaH’s latest book Firefly Lane
traCes over 30 years oF FriendsHip between two women, taking tHem From 1974 to tHe present day.
March 1974
Bianca Jagger photographed By eric B oman for Vogue
the book kicks off at the end of the summer of love – an era that’s having a serious fashion moment, both in our wardrobes and in our homes. and a good job too – after finishing this book, we’ve totally fallen back in the love with seventies style…
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p reppy p erfect
sweet salt air by barbara d elinksy Follows two women’s F riends H ips, and t H e summers t H ey spent in maine.
pH otos by Jenny Campbell, C ourtesy
ourism.
New england has long been synonymous with a kind of buttoned-down preppy style favoured by classic american designers like ralph lauren. and this season, it’s having a serious fashion moment. designers from temperley to akris embraced crisp white cottons, sharp lines and neat white styling. Holidaying in the Hamptons has never been so chic. Here’s how to get the look yourself…
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Mee T T he
Author
Lisa Jewe LL
lisa’s new book The house We Grew Up In is definitely the perfect poolside read. but before we settle down with our suntan lotion and a lounger, we decided to find out what lisa will be doing this summer…
What are your essential summer purchases this year? i can never have too many dresses. i wear them all through winter too with tights, so i always invest in two or three new ones when the sun comes out. some nude coloured underwear for wearing under semi-transparent dresses is vital. and a pair of pale pink low-heeled platforms from Camper go with everything and are as comfy as flip flops.
i have bought a gorgeous anthropologie tablecloth for our ugly foldaway garden table, now it looks like something from a magazine and i’ve invested in some big tubs of pale fuchsia and petunias to brighten up the front of the house. and for some reason i can’t stop buying multihued melamine beakers from rice.
What are your travel beauty essentials? perfume is the main thing, anything by lollia as all their scents smell like holidays. also i’ll buy a really good sun cream for my face and pack my nail polish for topping up chips on my toenails.
Tell us about the best holiday of your life… i would hard pushed to choose one as i’ve been blessed with many incredible holidays over the years, but i did love the week we spent in a villa in pistoia, tuscany with all our friends the week before our wedding thirteen years ago. it was bonkers and blissful. i didn’t think about our wedding once and was probably the only bride in history to gain weight before their wedding.
What’s the first thing you always do when you arrive on holiday somewhere new? Crack a cold beer.
What’s your top packing tip? make sure you’ve left plenty of room for books.
Beach or pool? pool. i don’t like getting wet so i may as well be lying down somewhere comfy with a toilet close by and no sand in my handbag.
What do you do to escape? go on holiday! any holiday, it doesn’t matter. i have a lovely life and the only thing i really want to escape from is the day to day drudgery; hanging out washes, tidying up, cooking,
tasmina p erry’s latest novel Deep Blue sea takes us F rom london to tHailand as two estranged sisters Come toget H er in a sear CH For t H e trut H
Island Life
sairee village on the beautiful koh tao is the setting for the book, but with so many fantastic islands to choose from, which is the right one for you?
1. b est all-rounder K O La NT a near to the party islands at ko phi phi (see below), ko lanta could be a world away – with it’s beautiful beaches and laid-back vibe is great for families, couples, or groups who just want to kick back and relax. However, it’s still possible to party here if you know where to look, and it’s great for diving – there really is something for everyone.
2. g reat F or F un K O p h I p h I ko phi phi is a group of six tiny islands in the south of thailand. not quite as full-on as phuket or koh pin yang, these previously remote islands have become well-developed and touristy in recent years. great if you want to party without feeling like you’re on the Costa brava.
3. b est F or diving
The sIMIL a N Is L a ND s arguably offering the best diving in thailand, this collection of islands are a national park, which was established in 1982. because the wildlife on the islands is protected, there
isn’t a huge amount of accommodation on offer. either join a live aboard diving boat (probably the best bet to get some serious diving in), visit on an overnight tourist boat, or if you’d like to stay on the islands themselves, the similan national marine park provide tents and bungalows.
4. g reat F or a party
K O h p ha N G a N
For the classic thailand experience, you should really try and get a Full moon party in, and there’s
nowhere better to go than koh pha ngan. they’re not for the faint of heart, but the rest of the island is picturesque and relaxing, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to recover.
5. g reat F or an es C ape K O L I pe
For a proper island paradise, ko lipe is the place to go – although visit now, as it’s becoming increasingly touristy and so less quiet than it used to be. in high season you can get a ferry or speedboat across from pak bara, langkawi, phi phi, ko lanta, and trang, whereas in the low season a speedboat is your only option. it’s the perfect way to really kick back and escape for the rest of the world, so switch your phone off, kick back on the beach and enjoy that book…
✈ bangkok
Paradise f ound
The paradise Guest house by e llen s ussman tells t H e tale o F a women wH o is C aug H t up in t H e bali bombings, but returns to t H e island a year later to gain C losure.
over a decade after the bombings, bali’s tourist industry it thriving – which is no surprise, given the lush beaches, beautiful scenery and fantastically friendly locals. it’s also the perfect destination if you’re hoping to find yourself – here’s why.
u bud
ubud is often described as the spiritual centre of bali – it’s certainly the cultural centre, with plenty to do and see. make sure you take a trip to the traditional balinese Healing Centre while you’re there. Healer wayan features in elizabeth gilbert’s memoir eat, pray, love and is rumoured to be absolutely phenomenal.
tH e y oga b arn while you’re there, ubud is also the perfect place for a yoga retreat. the yoga barn made the guardian’s list of top 10 yoga retreats around the world last year, and for good reason. the centre runs eight classes a day, seven days a week, around a range of disciplines – so it’s perfect for everyone from a seasoned yogi to a novice.
p ura t irta e mpul no spiritual journey to bali would be complete without a visit to the holy waters of tirta empul. For more than a thousand years, balinese worshipers have been drawn to pura tirta empul, whose sacred spring is said to have been created by indra and to have curative properties.
s unrise trekking up m ount b atur it will mean a (very) early morning, but the trek up this active volcano is worth it – you get one of the best views in bali at sunrise (hence why it’s known as ‘trekking with the gods'). if you’re very lucky you’ll even get a cup of hot local coffee when you get to the top.
g ili m eno the gili islands are technically part of lombok, but are easy to reach by boat from bali (albeit on a potentially choppy crossing – if you suffer from seasickness beware!). of the three islands, gili meno is often overlooked, which is why it’s the perfect laidback island escape. it also boats the best beaches of the three by far.
The W e I r DesT p L Ace S
you’ll probably (N)eV e R visi T
i n H is new book 100 places You Will Never Visit, daniel s mit H investigates some o F t H e downrig H t weirdest destinations in t H e world, F rom Fort k nox in switzerland to t H e tora b ora C aves. i t’s H ig H ly unlikely t Hat any o F t H ese plaC es will F eature parti C ularly H ig H ly on your H oliday wis H list, but t H ey C ertainly make good dinner party Conversation.
In reality, the word secretum in the archive’s latin name archivum secretum vaticanum has more of a sense of ‘privacy’ than ‘secrecy’ – in that it is the papacy’s private possession. today it contains somewhere in the region of 85 kilometers (53 miles) of shelving, holding materials that date back to the eighth century.
Where?
vatican secret archives
Vatican city, rome, itaLy
the archive is now home to some of the Church’s most valuable documents. among
the archive’s treasure are documents relating to the bloody period of the inquisition. it also houses king Henry viii of england’s petitions for divorce from Catherine of aragon, the rejection of which led to the foundation of the Church of england beyond papal jurisdiction. (pope Clement vii may have received as many as 80 petitions on the issue, all bound in red ribbons that some believe are the origin of the phrase ‘red tape’ to indicate excessive bureaucracy).
There are, in fact, two swiss Fort knoxes. both are high-security secret bunkers built deep into the mountains of the swiss alps near the high-class ski resort of gstaad. the two bunkers are guarded 24 hours a day and protected by constant CC tv surveillance and motion sensors. entry is strictly limited –visitors must be verified by advanced retinascan technology and accompanied by security personnel at all times. access in the first instance is past bullet-proof gates, and via camouflaged 3.5-tonne doors. the company claims the bunkers are ‘resistant against any military and civil threat’ and offer the highest possible protection against chemical, biological or nuclear attack, as well as
safeguarding computer servers from the potentially devastating effects of electromagnetic pulses. meanwhile, unique access to subterranean glacial waters is used to maintain strict climate control within the depositories.
Where? swiss fort knox B
ern, switzer Land
among the most important information stored here is a ‘digital genome’ – a store of information brought together by a group of academics, designed to ensure that future generations will be able to read data on technological formats (such as usb sticks or floppy disks) that might by then be obsolete. the project has been described as a 21st-century version of the rosetta stone, the archaeological discovery that made it possible to decipher ancient egyptian hieroglyphs.
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In 1795, according to a longstanding nova scotian legend, 18-year-old daniel mcginnis, investigating mysterious lights seen on the southeastern part of oak island (in Canada’s mahone bay), found a depression in a clearing. upon closer inspection he discovered a deep pit, apparently man-made. the so-called ‘money pit’ has been excavated regularly ever since, but all attempts to discover the secrets buried within have been thwarted.
after mcginnis made his discovery, he returned with two friends to begin excavating. they dug down through about 10 metres (33 ft), apparently uncovering a level of flagstones and then layers of logs every 3 metres (10 ft) or so. there were also marks in the pit wall, seemingly made by a pickaxe – that is to say, evidence of a human hand. Having exhausted themselves and found nothing, mcginnis and his cohorts left the dig. over the years, all attempts at uncovering the secrets of the pit have failed. one researcher eventually translated the inscription as ‘forty feet below, two million pounds lie buried’, though much mythology surrounds all aspects of this part of the story.
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1 top of originaL pit, dug in 1795, 2 s econdary shaft excaVated in 1849, 3 s haft dug through originaL pit in 1897, 4 oak p Latforms, 5 Le V e L of 1804 f Lood, 6 Le V e L at which inscri B ed stone was discoV ered in 1804, 7 fLood tunne L 8 Layers of metaL and wood discoV ered in 1849 shaft, 9 i ron sheet discoV ered in Late 1890s, 10 s tone and wood Layers at Base of 1898 shaft, 11 parchment fragment recoV ered from Base of pit.
Of all the secret societies associated with american universities, none is more famous than skull and bones, whose members meet in a building known as the tomb. the society boasts a list of alumni that includes some of the most influential people on the planet, leading some commentators to see skull and bones as a training camp for an all-powerful cabal. known members include several us presidents and assorted high-ranking figures from wall street and washington. the tomb is the commonly used name for the skull and bones meeting Hall, located on new Haven’s High street. it is an imposing, windowless, sandstone building in the greco-roman style. the lack of windows begs the question of what lies inside, and reports
suggest a somewhat overwrought gothic interior, the walls strewn with portraits of esteemed former members (george w bush being a recent addition), medieval armour and human and animal skeletons.
it has been alleged that the tomb also holds the stolen gravestone of elihu yale, one of the university’s principal early benefactors, and the man after whom it was named. another unproven rumour says that the tomb contains the skeleton of the apache chief geronimo, pilfered in the early years of last century. a locked room, the inner temple, stores treasures including the society’s founding documents. Clocks in the tomb are also said to be set five minutes fast, adding to the sense of isolation from the normal world.
the sku LL and B ones meeting haLL stares BLank-faced onto the high street of new haV en
stretching for more than 3,000 kilometres (1,860 miles), the long frontier between the united states and mexico has a reputation as one of the world’s most porous borders. Here, the governments of both nations have long been engaged in a bloody battle to stem the crossborder flow of illegal drugs, and in recent years the trade has literally been driven underground.
after the government launched a crackdown in the mid-2000s, the drugs cartels arguably
became even more efficient, better armed and organized with military precision. their ruthless pragmatism is reflected in the drug tunnels that ease the passage of narcotics from one country to the other. some run for up to 800 metres (half a mile) and are equipped with sophisticated lighting and ventilation systems, wooden props to support the walls and even tracks for electric carts. the tunnel floors are routinely lined with wooden boards and in some cases cemented over, while drainage systems counter the risks of groundwater.
access may be via a rope ladder, although some of the more sophisticated examples boast wooden staircases and even hydraulic lifts. such impressive construction suggests cooperation from engineers and building professionals.
according to official figures, more than 150 illicit tunnels have been discovered since 1990, leading to the recovery of hundreds of tonnes of marijuana alone. they are often found around the time of the marijuana harvest in october, suggesting a seasonal construction timetable.
tH e Clandestine Cake Club is t H e brain CH ild o F lynn Hill, wH o was inspired by t H e su CC ess o F supper C lubs and wanted to reC reate it wit H a twist.
W eL come to the CLANDeSTIN e Ca K e cLUB
plum and Cardamom Cake
i started my own secret tea room in my living room,” she explains, “which quickly became a big success. but never being one to stop at a good thing, i soon thought of a way to take it even further – why not have a secret gathering, completely about cake, where keen amateur bakers can all come together without a whiff of competition, each bringing a creative,
delicious cake inspired by an imaginative event theme, to share with other like-minded cake lovers?”
and the Clandestine Cake Club was born. below are details of some of the events happening next month in your area. but before that, check out this fantastic recipe from lynn’s beautiful new book, the Clandestine Cake Club.
Plum and Cardamom Cake
if ever there were a flavour marriage made in heaven, plums and cardamom would be it. those feeling sinful can add a splash of desert wine to the plums while stewing them. For even more sinfulness, pour some extra wine into a glass and enjoy with a slice of this flavoursome little creature
s erves 8-10
200g butter, softened
200g caster sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
200g self rasing flour, sifted
¼ tsp ground cardamom
p lum sau C e
6 plums, stoned and quartered
2 tbsp soft light brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cardamom
1 tbsp water or desert wine
● preheat the over to 190C/Fan 170C/gas mark 5. grease and line two 10cm round sandwich tins.
● start by making the plum sauce. place the plums in a pan with the sugar, cardamom and water or wine and heat gently until tender and beginning to break down. remove from the heat, taste for sweetness and add a little more sugar if needed. strain the liquid through a sieve set over a bowl. set the liquid and plums to one side to cool.
● beat the butter and sugar using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until light, fluffy and almost white in colour. add the beaten eggs a teaspoon at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour after each addition to help prevent curdling. Continue at intervals, until all the egg mixture and flour are combined, then mix in the cardamom.
● divide the mixture between the tins and spread evenly. bake for 15 minutes, until golden. leave to cool for a few minutes in the tins, then cover one
Cream C H eese Filing
80g butter, softened
120g full-fat cream cheese
80g icing sugar
g laC e i C ing about 100g icing sugar warm water, to mix
of the sponges with three-quarters of the cooled plum liquid, allowing it to soak in. leave in the tins to cool completely.
● make the filling by beating the butter in a bowl until smooth. add the cream cheese and mix until combined, then sift the icing sugar at intervals until it is all combined. add a tablespoon of the remaining plum liquid and mix well. if the frosting is too runny, add more sifted icing sugar. place in the fridge to firm up, especially in warm weather.
● when the sponges are completely cool, turn the plum-soaked sponge out on to a plate and cover it with the cream cheese filling, then the reserved plums. place the other sponge on top of the filling.
● to make the glace icing, sift the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually add about 1-1 ½ tablespoons of warm water to produce a runny mixture. drizzle the icing over the cake and leave to cool and set before serving.
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C L A ND e STIN e Ca K e cLUB eV e NT s IN aUGU s T
Celebrate yorkshire day. sponsored by yorkshire tea.
• Wharfedale / (6:00 pm)
• l eeds / (6:00 pm)
• s heffield / (6:30 pm)
• h eadingley / (6:30 pm)
• york / (7:00 pm)
• Pudsey & West l eeds / (7:00 pm)
• saltaire / (7:30 pm)
3rd
• h uddersfield / Creative Cakes of yorkshire (1:00 pm)
4th
• s tamford / saints and sinners (2:00 pm)
• m elbourne / spice it up (3:00 pm)
5th
• d orset / british summer time (7:00 pm)
• i sle of man / “summer sundaes” (7:30 pm)
6th
• r uncorn & Widnes / birthday party picnic (7:00 pm)
• Warrington / everything stops for tea / sponsored by yorkshire tea (7.30pm) (7:30 pm)
7th
• l eamington & WarWick / “Free from……” (7:00 pm)
10th
• d oncaster / yorkshire tea for yorkshire day! sponsored by yorkshire tea (1:00 pm)
• g loucester / royal celebration (2:00 pm)
• g rand c ayman / Floral Fun (3:00 pm)
• s heffield/c hesterfield/ n ewark and sH erwood / 3 Counties annual Cakenic (sweet & savoury cake Picnic) (3:00 pm)
• tWin c ities, m innesota / a trip to the Farmer’s market (4:00 pm)
11th
• b ury / Citrus twist (1:30 pm) Centreville, virginia / end of summer (2:00 pm)
• n eW forest / Family teddy bears Picnic & cake club (4:00 pm)
13th
• york c entral / royal baby bonanza (6:30 pm)
17th
• ashford, k ent / travels with my Cake tin (3:00 pm)
• n ortham P ton & d istrict / ‘use your loaf!’ (7:00 pm)
18th
• d ublin / irish summer (2:00 pm)
• d urham dales / great british Classics (3:00 pm)
19th
• c amden / keeping it in the family (6:30 pm)
• Pudsey & West l eeds / Favourite tipple in a Cake! (7:00 pm)
20th
• Vina del mar / Cakes, traditions and innovations (6:00 pm)
22nd
• cornWall s outh / indian summers (7:00 pm
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z ealand / Chocolate madness (7:00 pm)
24th
• e lgin / Childhood Favourites (3:00 pm)
25th
• g lasgoW / new beginings! (11:30 am)
28th
• h eadingley / Free from faves! (7:00 pm)
31st
• b olton / england’s green and pleasant land (1:00 pm)
• s outh lancashire / back to school sweetie favourites (3:30 pm)
S&M A Briefhistory of
The Mistress by t i FFany r eisz tells t H e tale o F a woman lo C ked in a dominant/submissive relations H ip wit H a priest, but us kids didn’t invent s&m, you knoW, it’s been round For C enturies.
1785
the marquis de sade publishes Les 120 Journees de Sodome (the 120 days of sodom), which depicts graphic sexual violence.
1885
psychologist richard von krafft-ebing coins the terms 'sadism' and 'masochism' and describes sexual disorders in which acts of cruelty and bodily punishment become pleasurable.
1990
the internet allows people with specialised sexual interests to explore otherwise taboo activities. this brings an explosion of interest in and knowledge about sadomasochism, changing the culture to become less secretive.
TIMELINE
Here’s a brief history of sadomasochism from the marquis de sade to 50 shades of grey…
1954
French author pauline rage publishes L’Histoire d’O ( the story of o), a fantasy of female submission to unknown sexual dominators. the work wins literary prize le prix des deux magots and spurs a revival of popular sadomasochistic fiction common in the early 1800s.
1869
austrian noble leopold von sacher-masoch publishes Venus Im Pelz a semiautobiographical work about a man who asks a women to make him her slave.
1972
bdsm (bondage, domination, sadism and masochism) arises as part of larger gay male culture, and becomes affiliated with the leather and biker subcultures, as described by larry townsend in the popular book The Leatherman’s Handbook.
2011
Fifty shades of grey is published, topping bestseller lists around the world. ‘Mummy Porn,’ becomes an increasingly popular mainstream book genre.
in the first of a series of four features, we explore how preconceptions and myths around female sexuality have been busted in the last decade. From the ever closing ‘fidelity gap’ between men and women to the myth that the female s sex life ends with the menopause, more and more commonly held ideas around female lust are being questioned than ever before.
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ave often have you seen male infidelity dismissed, or explained away (no matter how disparagingly) as ‘typical male’ behaviour? similarly, when a man leaves his children to shack up with another woman, he’s generally dismissed as a love rat, but rarely vilified as a total monster.
on the other hand a woman who cheats on her partner, or worse, leaves her children for a new man, is cast as a monster of mythic proportions. after all, a woman who puts her lust over the security and emotional connection of a stable relationship and a family is an aberration, right?
daniel bergner’s new book w hat women really want argues that our assumptions about female sexuality since - well, the dawn of time - are fundamentally wrong. while both science and society tell us that men are hardwired for promiscuity, women value security and emotional connections above all else, bergner argues that quite the opposite is true.
“ we are invested in women as mothers, and we value them as the backbone of our social structure. the maternal ideal is this indomitable force of stability that we can lean on,” says bergner, explaining why we’re so determined to ignore women’s inherent sexuality.
bergner agrees that women often lose interest in sex within a long term relationship sex & love
or marriage, but rather than ascribing this to a loss of libido, actually suggested it was down to the woman’s decreasing desire in her husband.
to illustrate his point, bergner frequently uses primates as examples. at one point he cites a study by 1970s psychologist and neutroendocrinologist kim wallen noticed that the sexual behaviour of rhesus monkeys was affected by the size of their cage. in close quarters (where there was little opportunity to do anything but have sexual intercourse) most sexual activity was initiated by the male monkey.
However, in larger cages, it was the female monkey who chose their partners and initiated sex – female lust was the essential factor. Following this observation, scientists started seeing evidence that many kinds of female primates initiated sex, while their male counterparts pretty much sat around waiting for the women to take an interest in them. so maybe us women aren’t the passive sexual creatures society has had us believe. maybe we’ve spent centuries shunning our natural instincts in favour of publically acceptable roles as mothers and nurturers. monkeys or humans, if bergner’s observations are correct, what does this mean for how we perceive female sexuality? surely putting female lust on the same footing as male sexuality is a good thing? the alternative is that sex remains a commodity that men want and women reluctantly give out – something to be haggled over. and lets face it, that’s no fun for anyone.
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now in its record breaking 5th year, tHriller live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer.
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after opening in the lyric theatre in london on 2 January 2009 to rave reviews, thriller live has celebrated its fourth birthday in the west end, embarked on a world tour and a sell out uk arena tour, played over 3000 shows globally to 2.5 million fans. visited over 26 counties and entered he west end record books by becoming the longest running show in the lyric theatres 125 year history.
tHriller live continues to moonwalk around the world, taking you on a visual, audio and electrifying journey
through the magic of michael’s 45 year musical history. experience over two hours of nonstop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco in a show that pays homage Jackson’s legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion in a show that you will never forget.
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