Category Archives: Book reviews

Review of A Brief History of Nakedness by Philip Carr-Gomm

Posted on October 31, 2017 by naturist philosopher

Philip Carr-Gomm’s book, A Brief History of Nakedness, published in 2010, is impressive on several accounts. It is well-researched, well-written (though the organization of topics could be better), and illustrated with many color and black-and-white photos that are quite relevant … Continue reading →

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Review of Skinny Dipping, by Janet Lembke

Posted on March 8, 2016 by naturist philosopher

Janet Lembke’s book of essays, Skinny Dipping, does not revolve mainly around that topic. It is, instead, a series of personal reminiscences, though themes of water and nature in general figure prominently. It is of a genre usually associated with … Continue reading →

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Book review: Naked at Lunch

Posted on July 25, 2015 by naturist philosopher

Mark Haskell Smith’s recent book, Naked at Lunch: A Reluctant Nudist’s Adventures in the Clothing-Optional World (published June 2015), may be the best book on naturism – and the most persuasive argument for naturism – ever written by a non-naturist. … Continue reading →

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