Sexiness, The Secret of Irresistible Charm

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Expected shipping from April 2026

Sexiness. The Secret of Irresistible Charm
Author: Nils Ketterer

What truly makes someone sexy? Sexiness is a stimulating coffee table book that explores the concept of sexiness as a powerful cultural factor – much more than just physical attraction. Author and cultural commentator Nils Ketterer reveals how sexiness throughout history symbolizes self-confidence, power, seduction, and social influence.

Through iconic figures like Marilyn Monroe, but also via fashion, film, photography, and pop culture, this book shows how desire and attraction constantly change shape. With sharp observations, intelligent humor, and sensual images, Sexiness analyzes how the concept evolves within different eras and why it has such an irresistible allure to this day.

This richly illustrated coffee table book invites you to look, reflect, and re-evaluate. It is both challenging and refined, forming a visual statement for lovers of culture, design, lifestyle, and modern aesthetics.

What to expect:

  • The first illustrated book that approaches sexiness as a cultural and social phenomenon
  • A combination of history, lifestyle, fashion, and pop culture
  • Sensual photography and sharp, accessible texts
  • An original take on attraction, identity, and self-expression


About the author – Nils Ketterer

Nils Ketterer is a writer, cultural commentator, and co-founder of the international creative platform The Hole. He is known for his sharp analyses of contemporary culture, fashion, and visual communication.

In Sexiness, Ketterer combines his cultural knowledge with a playful, critical perspective on desire and attraction. His work challenges, stimulates, and encourages reflection, while simultaneously paying homage to the timeless power of sexiness in all its forms.

Format: 23.5 x 30 cm
Number of pages: 272
Number of photos: approx. 200 color and b/w photos
Binding: Hardcover
Language: Eng
EAN: 9783961717514
Publisher: teNeues
Author: Nils Ketterer

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