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Diane Ackerman’s lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth.
“Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times
Publisher : Vintage (September 10, 1991)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0679735666
ISBN-13 : 978-0679735663
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.17 x 0.71 x 8 inches
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Customers find the book engaging and a valuable reference. They praise the author’s writing style as rich, vivid, and masterful. The content is informative and educational, with interesting facts and explanations. Readers appreciate the sensual content and find it personal and sensual.
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