Nudism in a Cold Climate: The Visual Culture of Naturists in Mid-20th Century Britain

Dr. Pollen has put together a fascinating look at British naturist history. Her perspective as a non-naturist allows her to be critical and analytical in way that provides insights a naturist author may not have. I bought two for my shelf!

This book gives a detailed overview about the creation of nudist clubs and magazines in the 1920s and their progression up until the 1970s. It was a well-written book. Not at all as academic as I'd imagined it to be. I enjoyed learning about the original ideals of Naturist (sunlight, vegetarianism and fitness).. and shocked to discover some of the hidden motives behind the promotion of perfect looking bodies.

A brilliant book written from the perspective of a non naturist.We have been naturists for over thirty years and have seen naturism change ,for the better ,and this book explains some of the odd entrenched ideals we came across in the past .