On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:57:14 -0800 (PST), Robert rkscience100@yahoo.com wrote:
Finally, professional line-drawings (as opposed to photos) are apparently less of a problem. They are nearly universally considered less offensive (and/or gross) and are more often perceived as academic and professional (when drawn and labeled well.)
I agree wholeheartedly on this. They are often used in textbooks and encyclopaedias. Some books on massage and sexual instruction have some really well-done and tasteful illustrations. Those from The Joy of Sex (for an example see http://www.theconnection.org/photogallery/sex/default.asp?counter=1) are beautifully done.