Turgid. While Christopher Logue was certainly a brilliant writer, this effort was lacking in many many ways. Erotica needs to be well written...just like any other genre of literature. 'Nuff said. ( )

Written by Christopher Logue under the pseudonum Count Palmiro Vicarion. First edition, first impression not stated. "Frs. 18" printed on lower left rear wrapper. Ophelia Press 1959. From the colophon: Printed May 1959 by S.I.P., Montreuil, France. Tan cardboard wrapper. 14 gatherings, labelled LUST 1 to LUST 14. 224 pp. The condition is very good, aside from a diagnonal crease on the lower right wrapper and some wrinkling of the spine. This is an excellent speciment of an Olympia Press original, pre London, book publication. Doubtless Girodias was dodging the forces of obscenity, litigation, and royalty payments when he created the Ophelia imprint.