The Erotic Engine: How Pornography has Powered Mass Communication, from Gutenberg to Google
"From the first cave drawings to how 'jiggle physics' advanced computer graphics to the 'twitterdildonics' of the future, a thorough, accessible, smart and insightful look at how pornography has driven communication technology throughout history."-- Josey Vogels, sex and relationships columnist and author ofBedside Manners: Sex Etiquette Made Easy"With an argument rich in fascinating stories and compelling characters, Patchen Barss proves this page-turner's startling thesis: pornography inspires advanced forms of communication. The Erotic Engine is enlightening, entertaining, and intellectually titillating."--Micah Toub, author ofGrowing Up Jung: Coming of Age as the Son of Two Shrinks