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Orgasm
"A physical orgasm is a blissful body experience. An intellectual orgasm is a blissful mental experience. The record seems to show that it is easier to have a physical orgasm than an orgasm of the mind." Maurice Saatchi is one of the few genuine iconoclasts. In an age of polite conformists and faux-contrarians, Saatchi can justifiably claim to have revolutionised British business and politics through his willingness to question received wisdom. In Orgasm he offers readers an unforgettable mental experience as he debunks some of the modern world's most fondly held delusions. In chapters ranging from etiquette to geopolitics, Saatchi takes on a series of contemporary shibboleths, among them "Dinner Parties Are Fun", "Conservatives Are Cruel", and "We Will Rest in Peace". As thought-provoking as it is witty and pugnacious, Orgasm is an essential guide to seeing and thinking more clearly.
220 pages, Hardcover
Published April 23, 2024
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July 11, 2026
Orgasm by Maurice Saatchi is an exceptional, fiercely witty, and unapologetically contrarian masterpiece that cuts straight through the polite delusions of the modern world.
Saatchi does a phenomenal job of living up to his reputation as a genuine iconoclast. He masterfully balances biting social satire with profound philosophical insights, taking aim at established contemporary shibboleths with absolute precision. Whether he is dissecting the hidden agonies of formal dinner parties or challenging long held assumptions about geopolitics and morality, his razor sharp prose provides the exact "orgasm of the mind" that the title promises.
The chapters are wonderfully structured, punchy, and direct, making this book an absolute joy to read for anyone tired of mainstream conformism. It is just as valuable for a media executive looking to understand the mechanics of disruptive communication as it is for any reader who appreciates brilliant, fearless cultural critique. This book completely reframes how we view everyday etiquette, political identity, and intellectual independence. An absolute triumph of contrarian literature!
Saatchi does a phenomenal job of living up to his reputation as a genuine iconoclast. He masterfully balances biting social satire with profound philosophical insights, taking aim at established contemporary shibboleths with absolute precision. Whether he is dissecting the hidden agonies of formal dinner parties or challenging long held assumptions about geopolitics and morality, his razor sharp prose provides the exact "orgasm of the mind" that the title promises.
The chapters are wonderfully structured, punchy, and direct, making this book an absolute joy to read for anyone tired of mainstream conformism. It is just as valuable for a media executive looking to understand the mechanics of disruptive communication as it is for any reader who appreciates brilliant, fearless cultural critique. This book completely reframes how we view everyday etiquette, political identity, and intellectual independence. An absolute triumph of contrarian literature!
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