The kiss

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman may have shared one of film history's most cherished kisses in Casablanca, one thing they certainly did have wrong: a kiss is never just a kiss. First kisses, stolen kisses, farewell kisses, motherly kisses, gay kisses, kisses of betrayal or regret ... each and every kiss has its own moment, its own reasons and its own heroes. This book showcases more than 150 of the most romantic, memorable and notorious kisses in films and TV-shows, literature, music, the arts and real life. From Rodin's famous black and white statues over Romeo and Juliet's secret smooches and Madonna's controversial tongue twister with Britney Spears at the 2003 MTV Awards to Rachel and Ross's long awaited first kiss in Friends-this book, sure to make every romantic swoon, is your perfect Valentine's Day gift.

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