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The Reluctant Nudist by A W Palmer

Alan Palmer’s first novel starts in the middle of a hot summer night, somewhere in France, when textile thirty-somethings Ros and Nick book into holiday centre Le Paradis.

They wake to discover a dead body by their cabin and find that they have checked into a naturist resort by mistake. Nudity is obligatory in Le Paradis in the day, but clothing is normal in the evenings at the restaurant and nightclub.

Nick and Ros react differently to this enforced social nudity and their views evolve as their stay lengthens.

A thoroughly great holiday read.
2010.05.01 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Theatre au Naturel: A Collection of Naturist Plays (Paperback)

Having been fortunate enough to actually see a live production of Nude on the Beach, I was thrilled to receive a copy of Theatre Au Naturel. I was amazed at how the writers could put so much emotional punch into a twenty-five minute play. The nudity, instead of being exploitive, highlighted the emotional vulnerabilities of the two characters in a tasteful way. I also enjoyed reading the other plays in the anthology and would recommend this book to anyone who loves theater.
2010.04.25 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
The New Erotic Photography (Tachen 25th Anniversary) (Hardcover)

The book contains a variety of photographers, with each presenting a short series of well done photos, using many different models. The overall quality of the collection is outstanding. I was particularly impressed with the highly detailed nature of the photos. For devotees of erotic photography, I would definitely recommend this book.
2010.04.17 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
This Is Who I Am: Our Beauty in All Shapes and Sizes (Hardcover)

This is not a review. This is a rhapsody. If you are a woman, you will find yourself in these pages, in these photographs, in these stories. If you are a man, you will find your girlfriend, your mother, your wife, your sister, your aunt, your grandmother. Though these stories and exquisite photographs are of 54 individual women of all ages, races and body-types, their courageous words and photographs will break open your heart to your own beauty, suffering, doubt, rage, sorrow, joy, pain and gratitude. Buy two books. One to keep and one to give away. You will be glad you did. Then let the conversations begin among girlfriends, mothers and daughters, lovers, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters. Let the shame and rage go. Know your own beauty. Answer the questions yourself. What do you love about your body? What frustrates you? How have you supported your body? Then you can sing a song of your own courage, grace and beauty. Amen.
2010.04.11 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Au Naturel (Paperback)

Au Naturel provides a look at the naturist movement in Canada. From the viewpoint of an American, I found the book fascinating. Dr. James Woycke spares no detail in his unblinking look at Canadian nudism/naturism. He covers nudism (then – now the term “naturism” has been adopted) from its humble beginnings in Canada, province by province, following its growth up to the present. Not only is the writing meticulous in its detail, expected from someone with Ph.D. after his name, it’s also quite readable.

The growth of nudism/naturism in Canada wasn’t an easy one, to be sure. Similar to the trials and tribulations of American nudists, Canadians faced their share of legal and societal hassles. Dr. Woycke also notes the connection with America that Canadian parks often adopted and the movement to separate from that association.
2010.04.03 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Naked Pictures of Famous People (Book)

Some people may see the cover and think that this is some kind of cheesy autobiography, but in actuallity it is something very unique. What this book is is a collection of “fake essays” that cover a widely various amount of topics. For example, there is a chapter on how to adequately furnish one’s vagina as told by Martha Stewart. In another, there is a take on a new way to “liven up” to Judiastic faith by taking such strides as renaming God “‘Ol Uncle Pete” and “…[giving] all Chosen Ones… a free value pack worth hundreds of dollars in discounts at participating vendors (for example, 10 percenr off any dinner at Friendly’s, with purchase of a Fishamajig sandwhich!)”

Absurd, lurid, and always over-the-top, this book has some geniune funny moments that will have you laughing out loud. Higlights include -but are not necessarily limited to- the previously mentioned “The New Judaism” essay, the tragically hilarious “A Very Hanson Christmas”, the absolutely gut-busting “Pen Pals transcript” between Princess Diana and Mother Teresa, and the strangely ironic to today’s socitey “Lack of Power: The Ford Tapes” (In his essay portraying a blitheringly incompetent Gerald Ford, you could easily insert a certain current president- who wiil go nameless - and never be able to tell the difference.)
2010.03.28 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
The Naked Truth about Hedonism II: A Totally Unauthorized, Naughty But Nice Guide to Jamaica’s Very Adult Resort, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

The author allows you a glimpse into the wacky world of the strangest and most hilarious vacation you could ever imagine (the good). Through her sense of humor and quotes from repeat guests, you will prepare yourself for a holiday to remember. You will have the benefit of knowing the pitfalls of the resort (the bad) and what to do with your inhibitions at check-in (the ugly).
The author’s reports of past events lead the reader to expect the outrageous. If you consider your life too dull with few laughs, reading the book will give you oodles of ideas for spicing up your life whether at Hedonism II or maybe in your own abode. The description of games you can play in the hot tub, pool area, bar, beach and vicinity are worth the price of the book alone.

The photos are a riot. Don’t miss the tips on what to pack. Learn why loyal guests spend ALL their vacation time in the same resort year… after year… after year.
2010.03.20 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Indecent Exposure: Naturism, Nudity, Public nudity, Streaking, Exhibitionism, Public indecency, Obscenity, Sex and the law, Toplessness, Anasyrma (Paperback)

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2010.03.11 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Hardfire Exposes the Naked Truth about Nudism (DVD)

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It might be helpful to know in advance that this DVD is primarily informational and not visual. If watching a middle-aged woman and a man talk while sitting nude with their legs folded is a visual survey of nudity, then this is “exposure.”. Nudists may find the conversation interesting, but it stays pretty basic to be especially informative. The “exposure” is all verbal, and that by itself will probably not “knock your socks off.”
2010.03.01 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's
Where Do Nudists Keep Their Hankies? And Other Naughty Questions You Always Wanted Answered

This was a funny and somewhat educational book. I really enjoyed it, and would recommend it to anyone who has a good sense of humor!

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2010.02.21 / no responses / Category: Nudist Books & DVD's