The Stocking Book – Introduction by Victor Arwas and nature lovers alike

and nature lovers alike

with the help of carefully chosen illustrations

Destined to become the standard book on the subject

and Fruit: Edible

The Stocking Book – Introduction by Victor Arwas and nature lovers alikeWhen a woman takes all her clothes off, she can be depicted as a pure, Classical nude. If, however, she keeps her stockings on, she suddenly becomes naked, an erotic creation capable of arousing the viewer s libido. This curious paradox has been observed and used by artists since the Middle Ages. Stockings range from extremely elaborate confections: multicoloured, embroidered, applied with sequins or precious stones, painted, striped or otherwise made