What truly makes someone sexy? Sexiness is a provocative coffee table book that explores the concept of sexiness as a powerful cultural force — far more than mere physical attraction. Author and cultural commentator Nils Ketterer reveals how, throughout history, sexiness has symbolised confidence, power, seduction, and social influence.

Through iconic figures such as Marilyn Monroe, and via fashion, film, photography, and pop culture, this book shows how desire and attraction constantly evolve. With sharp observations, intelligent humour, and sensual imagery, Sexiness analyses how the concept develops across different eras — and why it continues to hold such irresistible appeal to this day.

This richly illustrated coffee table book invites you to look, reflect, and reassess. Both challenging and refined, it is a visual statement for lovers of culture, design, lifestyle, and modern aesthetics.

What to expect

• The first illustrated book to approach sexiness as a cultural and social phenomenon
• A blend of history, lifestyle, fashion, and pop culture
• Sensual photography paired with sharp, accessible writing
• A fresh perspective on attraction, identity, and self-expression

About the Author – Nils Ketterer

Nils Ketterer is a writer, cultural commentator, and co-founder of the international creative platform The Hole. He is known for his incisive analyses of contemporary culture, fashion, and visual communication.

In Sexiness, Ketterer combines his cultural expertise with a playful, critical perspective on desire and attraction. His work challenges, provokes, and inspires reflection — while paying tribute to the timeless power of sexiness in all its forms.