The Big Book of Legs

This coffee table book, the third installment in Dian Hanson's body parts series, delves into the intriguing history of the eroticization of the female leg.

Despite its non-genital nature and structural similarity to the male leg, the female leg was historically taboo and hidden from view.

Hanson explores the liberation of women's legs from the post-French Revolution cancan to the 1960s miniskirt revolution, documenting burlesque shows, flappers, nylon-mania, stiletto heels, and the golden age of leg magazines.

With over 400 photos, the book uncovers the fascinating journey from forbidden fascination to a symbol of women's liberation, featuring captivating images by Irving Klaw, Elmer Batters, and other masters of leg art.