'The History & Arts of the Dominatrix' has been ordered by acquisitions departments of major university libraries all over the world. There is a time-lag between their acquisition and cataloguing, however I will try and keep this list updated for students and academics who are wanting to access the book for their research.
Trinity College Library in Dublin
AVAILABLE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIBRARIES:
UNITED KINGDOM:
USA:
Georgetown University, Jospeh Mark Lauringer Memorial Library, Washington, DC 25007, USA - LAU Stacks, HQ79 .N655 2013
INTERNATIONAL:
Library Journal Review:
'The History & Arts of the Dominatrix'
(Author) Nomis, Anne O
ISBN 9780992701000
Elusive author Nomis sheds light on a mysterious underground world in this fascinating exploration of female dominatrices. Beginning with the ancient worship of dominatrix goddesses as early as 7400 BCE, she continues through secular domination practices in 17th- to 19th-century England (such as flogging houses), which were spurred by the rise of patriarchal monotheistic religions and schoolhouse corporal punishment. Nomis explains that the characteristic fetish "style" did not appear until the late 1950s, when the dominatrix herself truly carved out her niche as an erotic icon. She concludes with seven "realms" of the art of domination, discussing the nuanced dynamics of dominant/submissive relationships and fetishism in general. This book might not contain a slew of new observations for those well versed in sexuality studies, but the unconventional analysis reinvigorates even the most familiar concepts. It is obvious that Nomis dedicated years of research to compile an engaging, sympathetic history of a well-concealed subculture. The book provides exciting commentary on shifting attitudes toward sex, female power, and female sexuality across different time periods and regions, complete with dazzling visual aids and artifacts. VERDICT Recommended for collections with high demand for sociology and anthropology titles, particularly on the subjects of gender and sexuality.
(Review by Ashleigh Williams, Library JournalLibrary Journal Booksmack! LJXpress Prepub School Library Journal Horn Book Guide Horn Book Magazine Junior Library Guild)
Reviewed on MARCH 15, 2014 | Social Sciences