Let Me Count The Ways by Martín Zimmerman

Inspired by the true story of the first modern pornographic publication, Let Me Count The Ways follows a battle between the libertine poet Pietro Aretino and the pious bishop Gian Matteo Giberti over the mind, loins, and soul of Clement VII, the first post-Reformation pope. Also caught in the struggle between Aretino and Giberti is the fate of 16 sexually explicit prints (entitled ‘The Ways’) that will forever...
Inspired by the true story of the first modern pornographic publication, Let Me Count The Ways follows a battle between the libertine poet Pietro Aretino and the pious bishop Gian Matteo Giberti over the mind, loins, and soul of Clement VII, the first post-Reformation pope. Also caught in the struggle between Aretino and Giberti is the fate of 16 sexually explicit prints (entitled ‘The Ways’) that will forever transform the history of print media.
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Let Me Count The Ways

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  • Cheryl Bear:
    9 Aug. 2020
    “ A fascinating tale of sexuality that I never knew, an intriguing tale and utterly captivating. This provides a rich history of the birth of pornography in the 16th century. A controversial and dangerous feat to bravely free oneself in an oppressive regime. Beautifully done! ”

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    2014