Book excerpt: This arousing anthology of some of the best erotic sequential art from the Continent is guaranteed to cause hearts to flutter and set pulses racing. From seductresses to silliness, from whimsical fantasies to darker realms of sexuality, this impressive collection is unparalleled in the world of sensual comics. Beautiful art and prose by celebrated creators such as Jean-Claude Forest (creator of Barbarella), Georges Pichard, Alex Varenne and Edmond Baudoin explore the erotic potential of film, travel, fashion, the summer and Christmas.