In Porn: An Oral History, British writer and literary translator Polly Barton investigates how we talk about porn. Via a series of candid, intimate interviews, Barton surveys habits, attitudes and hang-ups; considers the ethics and aesthetics of porn; and explores shifting notions of fantasies, fetish and desire. Joining journalist and author Jenny Valentish in conversation at the Wheeler Centre, Barton will take audiences through her year of intimate interviews for a thought-provoking and joyfully frank exploration of porn, sexuality and enduring taboos. This event will discuss mature themes and is recommended for audiences 18+
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Accessible toilets available
Assistive Listening
Wheelchair accessible
The bookseller for this event is Neighbourhood Books.
Polly Barton is a Japanese literary translator. Her translations include Where the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda, There’s No Such Thing as an Easy Job by Kikuko Tsumura, and Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki ...
Jenny Valentish’s fourth book, Everything Harder Than Everyone Else, explores the fine line between hedonism and endurance, including the feats of porn stars. It seemed like the natural follow-up to her Walkley-nominated ...