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FIRST EDITION. The first full biography in english of the eponymous hero of “masochism”. Cartoon frontis of von Sacher-Masoch from the satirical Austrian magazine Wiener-Figaro of 1875. Quarter yellow cloth with black cloth covers. Gilt lettering on spine. Complete with black plastic non p/c dustjacket (as issued) designed by Peter Constable Pope. VG+/VG. 8vo. 216pp incl. Epilogue, Bibliography and Index.

Sexual masochism disorder (SMD) is the condition of experiencing recurring and intense sexual arousal in response to enduring moderate or extreme pain, suffering, or humiliation. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association indicates that a person may have a masochistic sexual interest but that the diagnosis of sexual masochism disorder would only apply to individuals who also report psychosocial difficulties because of it.