Sex and Film

' Forshaw gets under the skin of a topic. His writing is accessible and informed, dripping with detail, drawing on often surprising, striking and illuminating comparisons. ' Dr Steven Peacock, Reader in Film and Television Aesthetics

' Barry Forshaw brings his knowledge, intelligence and, above all else, passion to each of his books that expertly offer fresh insights. ' Stephen Jones, award-winning editor

' Forshaw is bang on about the films you already know but (even more importantly) makes you eager to track down and watch the lesser-known gems you haven' t seen. ' Anne Billson, film critic

' Forshaw offers fresh perceptions and quirky insights drawn from his considerable cultural range. ' Ramsey Campbell, writer, film critic and editor

' Barry Forshaw' s studies marry erudition with a film fan' s obvious relish. ' Stephen Volk, screenwriter and novelist

' Forshaw discovers many neglected pictures. His books are for pleasure and instruction, and then to keep on the reference shelf. ' Philip French, The Observer

' Formidably well-researched and erudite. ' Daily Mail

' The real value of this concise and comprehensive history of sex and censorship is the author' s astute psychological assessment of the personalities in front of and behind the camera, as well as those who have attempted to impose their sense of morality on the movies. ' Good Book Guide