See also:

*10 Artsy Photos of Boobs From Taschen's Little Book of Big Breasts (NSFW)

*Big Book of Pussy: Taschen Tome Celebrates the Hole Truth (NSFW)

*The Big Penis Book 3D: Big Book. Bigger Penises. (NSFW)

Taschen, the publishing company with bookstore outlets in Beverly Hills and the Farmers Market at the Grove, continues to tantalize audiences with its recent book The New Erotic Photography Volume 2. With more than 400 titillating pages, this book brings together 50 photographers from across the globe for the art book publisher's continued exploration of desire.

Check out a preview of 10 images from The New Erotic Photography Volume 2 here:

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

1. Chrysalide by Cyril Torrent, Switzerland

Sheer cloth adds a sense of drama to this breathtaking photo.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

2. Breath by Tomohide Ikeya, Japan

They move like mermaids.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

3. Seaside Situation by Jan Hronsky

You can't help but wonder what's going on here.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

4. Andrea and Barbora on a Street in Praha: A Night in Praha by Guido Argentini, U.S.

Strange things happen under the street lights.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

5. J and A by Renee Jacobs, U.S.

An intimate portrait.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

6. Societal Pressures, Nettie Harris, Waterford, Mich., by Chip Willis, U.S

When private grooming becomes a public statement.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

7. Dos Mujeres Jovenes Jugando: Two Young Women Playing, 2009, by Mariano Vargas, Spain

Casual gaming.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

8. Evi Glass Stage by Petter Hegre, Spain

The female form, shimmering in the sun.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

9. Park Here on Varick by Erica Simone, U.S.

Au naturel in the city.

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Credit: Courtesy of Taschen

10. ???? – ?? ? ?? by Andry A. Tych, Russia

Juxtaposing the made-up face and barely clothed body.

See also:

*10 Artsy Photos of Boobs From Taschen's Little Book of Big Breasts (NSFW)

*Big Book of Pussy: Taschen Tome Celebrates the Hole Truth (NSFW)

*The Big Penis Book 3D: Big Book. Bigger Penises. (NSFW)

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