The Little Big Penis Book

Adult content warning: this book contains explicit full-frontal male nudity and sexually explicit imagery. Intended for adults only (18+).

Small book. Very big subject. The Little Big Penis Book is Taschen’s compact celebration of male erotic photography, bringing together more than 150 models photographed from the 1940s through the 1990s in a cheeky, collectible volume.

Edited by longtime Taschen editor Dian Hanson, it features work by notable photographers and studios including Bob Mizer of AMG, David Hurles of Old Reliable, Rip Colt of Colt Studio, Craig Calvin Anderson, Hal Roth, Jim Jaeger, and Falcon Studios, mixing black-and-white and color photography across decades of physique, erotic, and male nude work. This smaller-format edition draws from Taschen’s original Big Penis Book and later calendar editions, with roughly 30% of the imagery unique to this version.

Key Features

• Publisher: Taschen
• Editor: Dian Hanson
• Format: Hardcover, 192 pages, 5.5 x 7.7 in.
• Content: More than 150 models photographed between the 1940s and 1990s, black-and-white and color
• Style: Physique photography, erotic art, mid-century Americana
• Best For: Adult coffee table collections, novelty gifting, photography collectors

Styling Suggestions

Its small format makes it easy to place with intent rather than on display by default — a bar cart, a bedroom stack, a guest room shelf. Pair it with other small-format Taschen titles for a collection that rewards a closer look.

The Perfect Gift

A provocative, funny gift for the friend whose interiors have a sense of humour. Ideal for birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, white elephant exchanges, and housewarmings — for adult recipients only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dian Hanson?
Dian Hanson is Taschen’s longtime sexy book editor, responsible for the publisher’s erotic and physique photography titles including the original Big Penis Book and The Big Book of Breasts.

How is this different from the original Big Penis Book?
It is a smaller, more affordable format drawn from the original volume and later calendar editions, with approximately 30% of the imagery exclusive to this edition.

Is this suitable as a gift?
For adults with a sense of humour, yes. It contains explicit male nudity and is strictly 18+, so it is not a gift to hand over in mixed company without warning.

What size is this book?
A compact hardcover measuring 5.5 x 7.7 inches with 192 pages. Multilingual edition in English, French, and German. ISBN 978-3-8365-7891-2.

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