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In "Paying for It," cartoonist Chester Brown chronicles his journey into the world of prostitution, becoming both participant and outspoken advocate. He recounts the everyday realities of the profession, from cautious first encounters to modern transactions that include online reviews, discreet apartments, and professional conduct. Brown reflects on the changing attitudes toward sexual ethics and the commodification of intimacy, offering a candid, contemporary look at a controversial subject.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Chester Brown
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